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Sandown and its twin resort of Shanklin, a couple of miles to the south, are connected by a long promenade that winds around the curve of Shanklin Bay.

Bathing is possible along some of the beaches at Cowes, particularly at Gurnard Bay. However, the currents are strong and the shoreline shelves steeply.

The photographer seems to be the centre of attraction as the family from the left-hand house peer over the hedge. The youngsters on the left watch coyly as the deed is done.

The photographer seems to be the centre of attraction as the family from the left-hand house peer over the hedge. The youngsters on the left watch coyly as the deed is done.

Llantwit Major stands on the Afon Colhugh, and the place is said to have once been a port.

King George III put Mudeford on the map when he visited the then tiny village in 1803.

For decades, just as in this picture, people have sun bathed along the sea wall.

Witham's High Street—Newland Street—lies along the Roman road to Colchester, later to be the Great Essex turnpike.The Spread Eagle and the White Hart—two important stopping places for a change of

The sand dunes and beach make Greatstone the ideal place for families. It has safe bathing and plenty of space for ball games.

Most visitors come to Abbotsbury to see this famous swannery, thought to be the biggest in England. It is likely that the early monks used it as a source of food.

St Giles' church is reputed to be the second oldest church in the city after the cathedral.

This view shows Bridge Street on the north bank of the Kennet and Avon canal.

This photograph shows the Bath Arms Hotel, the old Literary and Scientific Institute, and the ever-increasing traffic.

The old mill dates from the 15th century.

Although the bathing boys are the subject of this photograph, of particular interest is the steam coaster alongside the new pier in the background, where construction work still appears to be going on.

By 1839, the parish church of Holy Trinity was becoming a little run down.

Here we see a very crowded Ramsgate beach, with the pier in the distance on the right beyond the massed bathing machines.

Looking westward, this is the top lock of the Caen flight, which at one time had gas lighting installed for night time working. However, the economic life of the canal was short-lived.

This impressive bishop's throne is said to be the highest in Christendom.

Two Thames sailing barges discharge cargo at low water on the beach, whilst drawn higher up are some bathing machines.

With the development of St Mellons, Trowbridge and most recently Pontprennau, Cardiff and Newport move geographically closer.

A holidaying family does a bit of window shopping at the Sea View Stores on the front at Reighton, while a dog watches curiously on to the left.

Although Yarmouth never really developed as a traditional seaside resort, there are stretches of sand available for bathing.

Plymouth never quite achieved the status of being a major seaside resort, though tourists have always bathed from its beaches and promenaded across the famous Hoe.