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Wherries carried both passengers and freight all around the rivers and broads of Norfolk. There are several preserved examples today, which seem like stately ladies in a world of modernity and rush.

Despite their appearance, both the timber buildings shown here date from the early 1900s.

Both public house and petrol station prospered with the increasing volume of traffic on a road that the Edwardian topographer Sir Frederick Treves had described as 'a delightful walk'.

The Terrace, another Georgian promenade, offers a spectacular panorama of the town.

Another view of Cat Nab, showing very clearly the 'new town' laid out in the mid to late 19th century, largely through the vision and initiative of the Pease family.

A sign on one of the boats advertises sea trips, and the 'Frank and Elizabeth, the 'Sunbeam' and another craft seem to be quite busy.

The swimming pool below the retreating chalk cliffs was a popular attraction for both young and old alike.

Another view of Bath Street, looking back towards the church.

Whilst dressing for her wedding, she heard the church-bells ringing; through her window, she saw her betrothed already married to another.

Not far away from Osborne House, Wootton was another of Queen Victoria's favourite excursions.

Potential customers are invited to buy 'Public Benefit Boots' at one shop, and the ubiquitous Singer Sewing Machine at another.

The sea wall leads to the Parson and Clerk rocks, with the railway - surely one of the loveliest stretches of line in the country - running alongside.

Another view of Belfast city, with the Albert Memorial as the focal point. This time, the photographer is in Victoria Street, looking north from near the junction with Chichester Street.

These small steamers were a feature of both the Scarborough and Bridlington holiday trade; they survived until they were replaced by screw vessels in the 1930s.

Loaded narrow boats head north on the Grand Union Canal, their cargo concealed from both weather and prying eyes by careful sheeting.

Another view south down North End taken just over half a century after picture No 38651. Now the tram lines have been doubled, and buses have appeared.

Hanley has two famous sons: the author Arnold Bennett and the aircraft designer Reginald Mitchell were both born in the town.

Founded by Sir William Turner with accommodation for both elderly men and women, this beautiful building, which survives almost unchanged to this day, comprises two wings of almshouses

The Mason's Arms serves as the inn for the seaward end of Branscombe, and it has links to both the smuggling and quarrying industries.

Moving south from Thrapston we reach Raunds, another small Northamptonshire market town transformed into a Victorian boot and shoe manufacturing town.

Cyclists wobble and weave, one hanging on to the shoulder of another (centre), as a charabanc bound for the attraction of the Fairy Glen chugs past.

Whalers, fishermen and smugglers were once regular visitors to the bay. Erosion has always been a problem here. In 1682, a landslide destroyed every dwelling except one.

Another view of the High Street. The exquisite Guildhall is in the centre. It was built in 1330, remodelled in 1468, and the portico over the pavement added in 1592.

Four young children, seated on the bank of the Stour, are mirrored in the tranquil waters, while to their left, another adult resident stoops to fill a bucket.