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These splendid vessels were used in the drift net fishery that involved setting lengths of net just below the sea's surface.

Chideock, usually pronounced without the 'e', stands rooted in history along the line of an old stagecoach route.

A fishing coble is being punted away from the beach, apparently loaded with lobster pots. Shellfish were - and are - an important local catch.

A view of part of the town from the old pier, showing to advantage the turrets and crow-stepped gable of the Grand Hotel. In the mud are various beached craft.

The West Pentire Hotel is a conspicuous landmark in this otherwise bleak view across fields to the sea beyond Crantock Beach, with East Pentire Point on the right.

Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine. A tan was not fashionable during the Victorian era!

Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach. Their performances began in 1846 and continued for 46 years.

However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.

However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.

Giltar Point is an expanse of limestone projecting out into the sea at the end of Tenby's South Beach.

In the 1960s Hemsby found its feet as a popular haven for holidaymakers.

Because of the unstable nature of the cliffs above Bournemouth's beaches, many of the buildings were built at a distance from the cliff edge.

A good study of a 1950s beach. There are no shadows, and most of the holidaymakers are well wrapped up. The chap in the braces (left) does not look particularly warm.

This is now Coral Beach, with made-up roads and caravans that look more like mobile homes.

This is now Coral Beach, with made-up roads and caravans that look more like mobile homes.

While most people imagine lifeboats generally to be launched from slipways, Aldeburgh lifeboats such as the 'Winchester' have always been launched straight from the shingle beach.

Holiday-makers are scattered across the sands in this evocative picture.

Holiday-makers are scattered across the sands in this evocative picture.

Southbourne maintains an air of tranquillity compared to the bustle of nearby Bournemouth.

This view looks towards Kingsgate Castle—now cleaned of its ivy—some 60 years after the above photograph was taken.

The Victorian school stands on the cliff top above the natural inlet where fishing boats and a trading boat are beached.

This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype

1925 saw a part of the south green made into a bowling green, and three years later a rather rough, but functional putting- green was made next to it.

Mevagissey's steep, winding streets and alleys, cobbled with beach stone, formed a useful maze in which smugglers could escape the attentions of the revenue men.