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Erosion is a real problem here, and it can be quite difficult to get down to the beach.

A paddle steamer is reversing out of Lulworth Cove, below the Coastguard Lookout (centre left).

Such open spaces as you see on the right provided room to dry and certainly to repair nets.

A vast caravanopolis now covers the cliff tops above Sandy Bay, once a smuggling cove and now Littleham's bathing beach.

Exmouth's long beach offers safe bathing, and its gently shelving sands allow easy access for boats. Here we see local mariners taking passengers out for trips along the coast.

Shaldon remains an unspoiled regency fishing village on the Torquay side of the Teign estuary. A long bridge and foot-ferry lead across to neighbouring Teignmouth.

In this busy scene beached boats occupy most of the shingle. However, mothers and children manage to find space and the boats form useful back-rests. The promenade is well used by walkers.

This low tide view shows the rocky promontory of Pedn Olva that lies between Porthminster Beach and the foreshore up to West Pier.

The new Clock Tower is still garlanded from the official opening ceremony.

Below Newgate Gap Bridge, on the right hand side, was Charlotte Pettman's original sea water baths, and she claimed that her bathing machines were far superior to any others.

These houses overlook Porthminster Beach and have views of St Ives Bay that are as superb today as they were when this photograph was taken.

Here we have a peaceful scene looking towards Westcliff.A mobile jetty is ready for use.This beach is far less crowded than those shown in the 1950s, the Indian Summer of the British seaside town.The

Here the shingle beach is thick with pleasure sailing boats of various types and sizes. The two girls seem reluctant to help their father with the boat.

Ringstead village had gone into a decline in the early years of the 20th century. The advent of popular motoring brought it back to life as a new generation of tourists discovered the nearby beach.

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

Camping was a popular, cheap way of spending a family holiday by the sea.

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.

In the 1950s seaside towns had a revival, and were often very crowded. Hired deckchairs occupy much of the space on the beach.

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

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

The coastline bulging out around the Wish Tower affords a vantage point for views north-east along the beach; this view shows the horse-drawn bathing machines on their large wheels plying their trade

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.

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