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One of the region's great landmarks, Ditchling Beacon reaches a height of over 800 feet and is the third highest point on the South Downs.

Characterised by pointed arches and fine stonework, the old gate is also renowned for its statue of George III gazing down the High Street, dressed as a Roman and wearing a toga.

Magdalen College from the Bridge 1938 During the Civil War Royalist forces defended Magdalen Bridge by throwing rocks from the top of the bell tower down on the heads of Parliamentarians below

At the eastern extremity of the South Downs, the Royal Sovereign Lighthouse at the foot of Beachy Head warned shipping of the hazards of the chalk cliffs, which now lie under the sea.

Mary-in-Castro 400 feet above on the cliffs behind, and the famous white cliffs receding into the distance, holidaymakers settle down to enjoy their day at the seaside.

From the High Street, walk down Upper Borough Walls on the site of the town's medieval north wall to turn left into Union Street.

This view looks south down Milsom Street to Old Bond Street.

A herd of Shorthorn cattle is driven down the main street of West Witton, which stands at the eastern entrance to Wensleydale.

Polegate, with its typical flint walls and buildings, lies just below the extreme eastern end of the South Downs.

Eventually the steep paths lead down to the sea at Holy Well where sea bathing is possible, although the notice warns that it is dangerous when the red flag is flying.

With the grassy downs behind, this is a most delightful medieval church: small and intimate, set in a well treed churchyard, with a most unusual stone bell turret, battlemented and carried on big corbels

Further down are Woolworth's and Dewhurst Butchers. West Street is the commercial heart of Fareham, described by Thackeray, who spent his school holidays here, as 'a dear little old Hampshire town'.

The turnpike closed in 1872, and the building came down in the 1930s.

Kendal Castle was built by the Normans to the east of the town, probably by Ivo de Tailbois, the first Lord of Kendal in the late 12th century, and it still commands good views to the north and south-east

Even the elegant steam cruiser the 'Gondola', seen here moored at the pier, is still taking passengers up and down the lake.

Note the goods piled outside on the pavement outside Jackson's hardware store on the right, and the horse and cart further down the street.

Two paddle steamers are berthed on the opposite quay, and in the centre of the picture a lady is being rowed down to the river. We can just see the swing bridge in the background.

Set where the old county of Westmorland reaches down to the sea, this bracing small seaside resort and ship-building port enjoys splendid views of the fells at its back.

Further down we come to the crossroads with Michaelgate and Christ’s Hospital Terrace.

Building work carried on apace in the town in an attempt to keep up with the influx of visitors. Hotels and lodging houses sprang up in the narrow streets radiating out from the church square.

The lady looks ready to pull down the sun awnings!

The growth of Lowestoft in Victorian times was largely down to construction by the civil engineer Samuel Morton Peto, who lived in the splendid Somerleyton Hall nearby.

Two paddle steamers are berthed on the opposite quay, and in the centre of the picture a lady is being rowed down to the river. We can just see the swing bridge in the background.

The lantern tower of St Botolph's dominates the town and the surrounding countryside. The river flows down into the Wash.