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The edge of the beach is lined with bathing machines in this view.

This photograph shows the village end of the Beach Road, with two general stores, both carrying many advertisement signs.

During the Second World War villagers were evacuated from many villages around the South Hams so that the district could become a D-Day training ground for American troops, who would practise landings

The somewhat gaunt appearance of this fortress-like building has been softened by the addition of a clock tower. It is now the Clock Tower Cafe, with little else changed.

This view shows the headland that separates the two bays. The northern (further) bay penetrates well inland and provided good shelter for boats, with limekilns, storehouses and coal yards nearby.

Seaplanes from the newly-formed Royal Air Force are pulled up on the beach - perhaps being used either for recruitment or anti-submarine duties.

Seaplanes from the newly-formed Royal Air Force are pulled up on the beach - perhaps being used either for recruitment or anti-submarine duties.

Although Brighton and Hove have now been amalgamated into a city, in the past Hove was a much quieter and more conservative town than its neighbour.

The sand-dunes along the east coast of Norfolk can rise to heights of ten metres or more, making access to the beautiful sandy beaches relatively difficult.

This view is taken from Saunton Down over the popular holiday beach at Croyde. In the field below, the wheat is harvested and placed in stooks to dry. This was before combine harvesters were used.

These are few of the popular village shops which provide everything that the locals and visitors require.

The greatest attraction of Perranporth is its extensive beach of golden sand backed by dunes.

The cliff line of Dorset breaks to give access to a small cove and the village of Burton Bradstock, with the River Bride gurgling away to the end of Chesil Beach.

In 1869, Dr Oliver of Redcar, wrote that 'Redcar is adapted to the debilitated class of invalids not only by reason of its powerful tonic atmosphere and excellent bathing, but because of the natural facilities

Camping was a popular, cheap way of spending a family holiday by the sea. The tent in the foreground has a large awning, a useful way of extending the living area.

Exmouth's long sea front and sandy beaches made sea-bathing a popular recreation from the town's earliest days as a resort. Tourists came for the bracing air and social activities.

This picture shows a scene similar to the previous view, but was taken a little further up the street and 20 years later.

Tree-lined Criffel Street, in the handsome Solway seaside town of Silloth, is a reminder of the proximity of the Scottish Border.

A small party is enjoying a game of tennis on the rocky beach. Despite the warm weather they are sweltering under their many layers of heavy clothing.

This small village had a café, the Dolybont Café (centre), whose sign was visible from the road between Talybont and Borth – the proprietors hoped that holidaymakers would stop on their way to or from

Rows of bathing huts line the beach, with bathing costumes (which could be hired) drying in the wind on lines behind them beside the newly-built promenade.

This quiet little corner is on the north side of Torquay and reached by way of a romantic wooded ravine.

This quiet little corner is on the north side of Torquay and reached by way of a romantic wooded ravine.

The small beach to the left is at Prechers Rock.