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Again we have evidence of another future chain store - Oliver's shoes. Also, by this time photography was an increasingly popular hobby.

This is another of the Lake District's classic viewpoints, the backdrop formed by the peak of Causey Pike (2,035 ft).

Next door to the Porch House in Potterne (see next pages) is another - newer - building. Although this is Wiltshire, the design is very much Cheshire in style.

At one time, the waters stretched another half-mile inland, but the land has been filled in and built on. The wholesale fish market at Brixham was the largest in the west of England at this time.

This is another of the Lake District's classic viewpoints, the backdrop formed by the peak of Causey Pike (2,035 feet).

A huge community, both military and trading, grew around the naval yards with thousands of homes to cater for dockworkers and public houses in which to entertain shorebound sailors.

The Glen's Dripping Well was situated just below the famous Lovers' Seat, and was a favourite subject for both artist and photographer.

Another well-known multi-national dominates this view; the branch has been here since about 1930, though the left-hand extension is a post-War development on the site of the Cinema de Luxe, which burned

In 1959 the narrow High Street still had 19th-century buildings on both sides, but an overspill housing programme was already under way and traffic was increasing.

Another view of the High Street. The ivy-covered 18th- century Goddard Arms had been a coaching inn and is a reminder of pre-railway days.

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

Another resident at this time was Lady Alice Lisle, who allegedly offered shelter to some of Monmouth's rebels.

On the left is the Chatsworth Hotel of the 1870s, yet another Eastbourne one named after something to do with the Dukes of Devonshire.

The hotel is on the site of the medieval monastery of Weybridge, a small house of canons providing hospitality for travellers between Great Yarmouth and Norwich, both by road and by river.

Another notice talks of special rates for railway passengers, indicating just how important trains were in bringing visitors to this and other resorts.

However, there was strong opposition to the proposal from both Barnsley and Huddersfield.

Here is another view showing the popular sun shelter. With the tide in, small boats are ready to go out to sea. The Western Esplanade was not widened until 1914.

The brick-built buildings look as if they will last for another century at least. However, the huge Allied Flour Mill now stands on the site and very little of this scene remains.

Continuing north, away from the sea, we reach Southend Airport.This was used during both World Wars. By the early 1960s journeys to the Continent were becoming increasingly popular.

Not far away is another of East Devon's prehistoric

Another view of the busy quay. Where the ships are tied up there is now an extended car park.

The lifeguard keeps a careful eye on the party of swimmers, whilst another crowd gathers around the Punch and Judy show (centre left).

Nurses were unmarried and there were strict regulations governing their behaviour, both on and off duty. Gentlemen callers were not allowed beyond the foyer, under any circumstances whatsoever.

This view of the interior clearly shows the quality of the misericords on the choir stalls to both left and right. Beautiful carving is a feature of this church.