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Fishing was a vital local industry in this remote north-eastern port, and in 1914 there were still more than 200 boats registered here.

Despite subsequent rebuilding, the distinctive shape of its walls has been perpetuated since the Middle Ages, when Lyme was one of England's premier ports.

Once a thriving port, Bewdley paid the price for turning away the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Co, who wanted to connect with the Severn here.

The village of Pyle is situated north of Porthcawl just off the M4 between Bridgend and Port Talbot.

The journey from the capital to the naval port took eight hours; the six hours to Liphook cost 13s 6d.

There were two Littlehamptons, a busy port and fishing village about half a mile inland on the east bank of the Arun, and the seaside resort which grew up after 1800.

There were two Littlehamptons, a busy port and fishing village about half a mile inland on the east bank of the Arun, and the seaside resort which grew up after 1800.

Penmaenmawr was originally a port for the shipment of local stone; it became the favourite holiday resort of W M Gladstone, who always spoke with affection of 'dear old Penmaenmawr'.

In 1865 the Bristol Port & Pier Railway opened its single line between Avonmouth and Hotwells with intermediate stations at Sea Mills and Shirehampton.

Here we see boats from a variety of ports, including Hull and Penzance.

A few miles from the old port of Pwllheli, this small village on the side of the river Erch would seem to offer little to the passer-through; but a few houses, a church and a small shop offering anything

This photograph gives us a good view of some of the late-Victorian seafront developments at Port Erin.

Once an inland port, Botley stands at the head of navigation on the River Hamble.

Sir Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, lived in Castle Road in 1808, and later at Walmer Castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, where he died in 1852.

It was opened in 1889 and became the greatest coal shipping port in South Wales, handling 11 million tons in 1913.

The old 'charas' now graced by the name of coaches brought many day trippers to our old port.

As one old guide book pointed out, 'To every broadsman who quants his wherry along the slow rivers, Acle Bridge is a haven or port of call.

Bodiam is located on the River Rother and was once a port that shipped iron ingots and cannon, which were made in the area.

Fowey, although packed in the summer with leisure craft, does retain the atmosphere of a bustling, working port.

On the right, Davis the jeweller's and watchmaker's displays its wares, while on the opposite side of the street are advertising hoardings promoting a football match between Swindon and Port

This last view looks along Turkey Cock Lane to the medieval bulk of the Land Port, or gate, which was built in 1329.

In past times the beach served as a port, with sailing ships coming onto the exposed beach to be discharged at low tide.

This harbour was once the home port of the thriving Hain Steamship Company, now, alas (and similar to many other major shipping companies), no

Dense smoke from a distant inward-bound steamer is caught by strong winds and blown across the horizon towards the dockside shipping in this busy commercial port.