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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Staithes was a fishing port of some standing, a centre for cod, haddock and mackerel, but it fell into decline with the development of steam trawlers, which tended

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Staithes was a fishing port of some standing, a centre for cod, haddock and mackerel, but it fell into decline with the development of steam trawlers, which tended

Orford was a prosperous medieval port which declined as the shingle spit of Orford Ness grew, which gradually cut it off from the sea.

The flour mills (B399087, left background) are a reminder of the port's heyday when the trading vessels of the world would have queued to unload.

The flour mills (B399087, left background) are a reminder of the port's heyday when the trading vessels of the world would have queued to unload.

A busy port became the Royal Mail route, and then came the beautifully-engineered harbour and a lighthouse. That was nearly 80 years before this photograph was taken, and it was the days of sail.

Although already developed as a port, it was primarily the railway which brought holidaymakers to enjoy the town as a seaside resort.

Union troubles did not help the port, which in all honesty was never a great success - at best it broke even.

In its day, Grimsby was the biggest fishing port in the world. Here, the local fish merchants wait alongside creels of freshly-landed cod to start bidding for the best fish.

Exmouth is still a busy little port, though merchant vessels are now outnumbered by sailing boats. A ferry crosses the Exe from here to the village of Starcross on the opposite bank.

An 1896 official guide states that Port Soderick is the most popular pleasure resort on Man, 'Romantic, Natural and the only FREE Glen on the island'. Even the smugglers' caves are free.

For a short time Fleetwood was in effect the northern terminus of the L&NWR line from Euston, and the connecting stop for steamer services to and from Belfast, Ardrossan and various west coast ports

As a naval port, Plymouth has always had a large contingent of military personnel stationed around its various districts.

As well as general cargo shipped through the port, the amount of fish landed at St Andrew's Dock during this year, amounted to 1,580,959 cwts.

The Ellesmere Canal was busy, and more and more workers were needed to handle the goods and repair the barges; thus the port grew.

The Barbican lines Sutton Harbour, long a fishing quay and the original port of Plymouth.

A sail-powered fishing boat returns to port, ready to unload its catch. Note the smoke stack of a paddle steamer tied to the Lighthouse Pier.

As well as general cargo shipped through the port, the amount of fish landed at St Andrew's Dock during this year, amounted to 1,580,959 cwts.

Rye was an important port in the coastal trade, and had extensive shipbuilding yards.

Cornwall's greatest fishing port is seen here at high tide with a number of fishing vessels.

Axmouth, in East Devon, was an important port until its river entrance silted up.

A horse-tram from Port Bannatyne makes its way along Rothesay Esplanade. The tramway extended to Ettrick Bay on the west coast and was electrified in 1902.

The pub sign, showing a greyhound, has a lower sign advertising Sandeman port and sherry.

In this view we can clearly see the old fishing village at the water's edge and the later developments associated with the resort of Port Erin.