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Horses are very prominent in our photograph: one brave horse cab is going through the waves, and horses from the 'vans' (bathing machines) are coming ashore.

Here we see the Shandon, a large hydropathic establishment which stands in its own grounds.

Cheltenham is (rather self consciously) the capital of the Cotswolds; it stands in the Vale under the western escarpment.

The acres and acres of superb sand are what make these Lincolnshire coastal resorts such a pleasure; I remember donkey rides here, and indeed my daughters have also ridden the Skegness donkeys in the past

Wasdale and Wastwater can be said to have seen the birth of the sport of rock climbing, and climbers from all over Britain stayed at local hostelries such as the Victoria Hotel.

The legendary resting place of Robin Hood's loyal lieutenant has been pointed out to visitors to Hathersage churchyard for many years, and has been 'adopted' by the Ancient Order of Foresters, who look

The Earlswood Lakes are on Earlswood Common, south of Redhill. In spite of its name, the New Pond was dug back in the 14th century, and was once a popular bathing place.

The boating lake and nearby bathing pool were always popular attractions for holidaymakers and locals alike.

At the bottom of the street on the left, hidden in this view behind the Methodist Chapel, is the famous Blue Anchor Inn.

The tide is in, the sea is calm and the bathing machines have nowhere to go except on the Promenade.

Just north of Floodgate Pool was the floodgate keeper's cottage, which was demolished in the 1950s. The family out for a stroll have stopped on the path to talk to the gatekeeper.

This bridge over the Stour leads from The Croft (adjacent to St Gregory's Church on the right) to Fullingpit Meadows, part of Sudbury freemen's land, on the left.

To the north of Morecambe is the quieter sea front of Bare.

In a few short years four large homes for sufferers from tuberculosis were established in the resort. Here, children play with their toy yachts in the dedicated Children's Corner at Ventnor.

This was the water tower for St Mary's Abbey.

Hotels and boarding houses stand right on the cliff edge overlooking the beach and harbour area.

Cheltenham is (rather self consciously) the capital of the Cotswolds; it stands in the Vale under the western escarpment.

Since 1838 Fleetwood had had a theatrical pavilion in Dock Street, and a daily conveyance at Poulton met the Fylde Union coach to and from Fleetwood's new bathing station, but it did not have a pier.

Ripley lies a few miles to the north of Knaresborough. The parish church dates from the 14th century, but was rebuilt in the 1820s.

Torquay has long been a magnet for holidaymakers from all over the country. Its gentle climate in all seasons has proved irresistible.

To reach this popular bathing cove with its old inn, travellers must thread a path down a deep lane between hills bright with heather and wild flowers.

The Old Mill C1955 The old tide mill overlooking the quay at Emsworth, once Chichester Harbour's main port and an important centre for the oyster trade.

Its miles of long sandy beaches, gently sloping sands, and safe bathing offer all that is needed for a perfect seaside holiday.

This fine view of St Mildred's Bay shows how little built up it was in the early 1890s. Note the two bathing machines on the left under the low chalk cliffs.