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Queen Victoria's Scottish physician Sir James Clark thought that the climate of upper Deeside might alleviate their rheumatism, and they took over the lease of Balmoral in 1847, subsequently rebuilding

Across the broad expanse of the High Street is the portico of the Town Hall, which was rebuilt in 1790.

During the winter months these rough seas are common on this coast. A terrible storm in 1871 claimed the lives of six local lifeboat men.

In the 17th century, the second marquess wrote a treatise on the use of steam and water-power in which he anticipated the invention of the steam engine.

A carriage with top-hatted coachman waits patiently outside one of Cheyne Walk’s many grand Georgian brick houses.

The river meanders through the grounds and beside the flowerbeds of this park, which adjoins The Walks.

Pictured from the beach, the sheer extent of the Grand Hotel becomes plain.

The development never happened; one problem was the continual danger of erosion of the cliffs. This kiln is now surrounded by holiday caravans and chalets.

Blakeney Point, a shingle peninsula owned by the National Trust, is a haven for wild birds and also the home of thousands of seals.

The bridge at Potter Heigham has headroom of only six feet at high tide.

Wimborne enjoys a delightful setting close to the banks of the River Stour.

The Isle of Portland guards Weymouth Bay from fierce south-westerly gales, though it is a rocky peninsula rather than an island.

The inscription reads: 'Here lies the heart of Thomas Hardy OM, son of Thomas and Jemima Hardy. He was born at Upper Bockhampton 2 June 1840 and died at Max Gate Dorchester 11 January 1928.

The busy fish market on The Wharf. The wooden building on the railed platform is Shore Shelter Lodge, one of the famous St Ives Fishermen's 'Lodges', where fishermen gathered in their spare time.

Matlock Bank in the centre spreads up the eastern bank of the Derwent.

We can see the school chapel beyond the open gates to the left of the Butter Cross. This area, including the row of cottages, was known as Chapel Close.

The village of Eastham is about one mile inland from the River Mersey, but one of its claims to fame is that it has the largest canal locks in the country - these give entry to the Manchester Ship Canal

In the wake of the Reformation, many ecclesiastical buildings suffered neglect; the cathedral was extensively restored in the 19th century.

Like so many seaside resorts of the period, Bournemouth attracted a wealthy clientele who built numerous villas for permanent and semi-permanent occupation.

As the 20th century progressed, Bournemouth abandoned any pretence of being a health resort, embracing the idea of being a holiday resort par excellence.

The Guildhall (left) and Municipal Buildings (right, containing the Lord Mayor's Parlour) were opened in 1874 by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII.

The courtyard, with the then-pinnacled tower of St Faith's visible in the background.

On the right is part of the Marine Dealers' Stores run by the famous St Ives 'naive' painter Alfred Wallis. Works of Wallis's can be seen at the St Ives Tate Gallery.

This view looks south down Trumpington Street, with the Front Court of Pembroke College on the left with its distinctive classically designed Wren Chapel.