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The gently lapping waves, resulting from low swell, indicate clearly how solid granite walls deflect the force of even a slight sea.

This later view of Anchor Head shows yet more developments on Birnbeck, including the construction of the low-water westward jetty, which allowed steamers to berth at any time or state of the tide.

Rows of bathing machines along the shoreline and in front of the low white cliffs demonstrate the popularity, and prevailing prudery, of immersion in sea-water among the Victorian visitors.

Sometimes the signs would hang so low that people would have to duck to pass by.The 17th-century inn has survived, but it has been totally altered.

There were also four beerhouses run by Charles Fisher, Charles Frith, George Goodwin and Matthew Lowe.

Low Row's intriguing name comes from the fact that this attractive village is strung out for the full distance of a mile along the valley road, which runs close to the river on the northern side of the

Also note the staging around the cap, but not on the tower; the sails were low enough to work on them from ground level. The mill was built in 1827 and last worked by wind in 1930.

This high-powered, very low frequency telegraph transmitter is capable of world-wide range. Erection of the masts commenced in 1924 on a site chosen by the Air Ministry and the War Office.

The solid lock gates leading into the inner harbour allowed the water levels to be adjusted during any state of the tide, enabling either repairs to be undertaken or the dock to remain flooded at low water

The solid lock gates leading into the inner harbour allowed the water levels to be adjusted during any state of the tide, enabling either repairs to be undertaken or the dock to remain flooded at low water

This was the home of the local fishing fleet, many of whose vessels are seen moored here at low tide.

This view shows the west towers, one either side of the large Perpendicular window, with the low central tower bringing up the rear.

This was the home of the local fishing fleet, many of whose vessels are seen moored here at low tide.

The quay at Wells is now stranded a mile from the open sea. The harbour was developed by the railway companies—wagons of the London Midland Scottish Line are drawn up at the quayside.

Steeton was graced by two grand estates: High Hall, rebuilt in 1674, and Low Hall, dating from 1662 (now Steeton Hall Hotel and Restaurant).

An incredibly low ebb- tide, which would also have coincided with one of the highest tides of the century, has exposed the rock pools on Lucy's Ledge.

We can see the stone mullion windows and low doorways of this former almshouse, which was built under the will of Robert Napier in 1616.

Special low fares after 6.00pm brought in evening visitors by the hundreds. The railway also turned Whitley Bay into commuter country for those who could afford to escape the grime of Newcastle.

The 14th-century porch was later heightened to form an upper room, hence the small low windows. The tall monument is to Lt Richard Maul (d1874).

Note how low barges could come up under the mills for unloading and refilling. The water in front of the mill has now been covered over and has become a car park.

The rushing water drove the engines at Low Moor spinning mill.

The low-gabled tower is oddly positioned, but the site beside the estuary is the most attractive feature.

The single-deck trams were used on routes with low railway bridges. Note also the wooden stalls used as tramway stops.

Lewis worked on the principle of low profit margin but high stock turn.