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All along the coastal belt, but rarely extending more than a few miles inland, rounded beach flints or cobbles were used for walls and every type of building.

This isolated church near a beautiful beach was probably established during the 6th century, but not built in stone until after 1300.

Here, looking towards Ingoldmells Point, are the sandy beach and the sand dunes, a view now radically changed by the more recent sea defences with a massive concave-fronted sea wall forming a promenade

When the ice retreated after the last Ice Age, deposits of boulder clay were deposited along the east coast.

This offers a closer view of the southern end of the High Street.

We are looking from the Cliffe; Bleak House is prominent in the centre of the photograph. Note the small train ride in the left-hand corner of the beach.

This fine view of St Mildred's Bay shows how little built up it was in the early 1890s. Note the two bathing machines on the left under the low chalk cliffs.

At this time, close to the end of the Victorian era, staying fully clothed on the beach was very much the norm, with sand castles and donkey rides the prime amusements for the children; the

This modest resort of broad beaches and spectacular rock scenery can be reached along the sands from Newquay.

This photograph must have been taken at the height of the holiday season because the shop on the right, M A Grinnall's, has a number of beach balls and inflatable air beds on display outside.

A leisured stroll on the cliff-top path leads to Cromer - otherwise rest awhile on the benches and admire the scenery and beach activities.

Entry to the chasm was relatively expensive in Victorian times.

Entry to the chasm was relatively expensive in Victorian times.

The beach is shingly, but the bathing is safe. There are a number of excellent country walks in the area, many of them boasting wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight.

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

On Swanage's mixed bathing beach tents were provided for changing and preserving the modesty of visitors.

We are looking east along a lively Brighton Beach towards the unfinished Palace Pier at the close of the 19th century.

At East Runton you could walk out along broad stretches of beach and enjoy digging for fossils in the soft cliffs, a pastime made popular by the Victorians.

The esplanade Hotel (left) stands on the north side of the Promenade; horse-drawn brakes wait for passengers from either the beach or the hotel, bound for the railway station in the town centre.

The building with the tower is known as Low Lighthouse, although it has now been converted into the Maritime Museum. Built in 1818, it replaced an earlier wooden structure.

Torquay has long been a magnet for holidaymakers from all over the country. Its gentle climate in all seasons has proved irresistible.

Lewis`s Beach Tea House (far right) was renowned for its cream teas.

The refreshment hut has now been overtaken by a more substantial establishment, which offers outside seating and car parking on the beach.

Abbotsbury, situated at the western end of Chesil Beach, is most famous for its swannery, the waters of the Fleet often being turned white with hundreds of birds.