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As with many natural rock formations along the coast, the wind and sea sometimes takes its toll - the King Rock has now collapsed.

Above Torquay harbour stands Vane Hill, seen here from the Rock Walk.

Here we see a family outing and picnic on the rocks at Friars Point, with a gentleman stanidng by a lady in a wheelchair.

With the return of peace, people could again enjoy seaside holidays and once more flocked to the Lancashire resorts.

Dumbarton Castle straddles the 240 ft high basalt rock that dominates the burgh.

Here we can see a closer view of the railway line, which runs parallel to the river virtually all the way to Carmarthen.

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.

An island at high tide, this famous granite rock is seen here from the eastern shore.

The rocky coast around Heysham Head pro- vided excitement and danger for its Victorian and Edwardian visitors. No holiday in Morecambe or Lancaster was complete without a day at Heysham.

Cracks in the rocks near here are the entrances to old mines; most of the caverns below have been sealed, but some are still accessible for cavers.

On this bright summer's day, the car park in the heart of the village is packed full of cars.

Here we see the inspiring granite coastline near Land's End. Across the bay the rocky headland of Treryn Dinas is surmounted by the Logan Rock, a 60-ton block that can be rocked on its perch.

The Rock Hotel still stands in the village of Haytor Vale, providing refreshment for tourists just as it once did for the local writer and eccentric Beatrice Chase.

We are downstream from Bewdley, and the course of the River Severn can again be defined in this photograph by the line of trees.

Work on the canal at Gnosall began in 1830. One of the main problems facing the engineers was that they would have to bore a 690yd tunnel at Cowley.

Work on the canal at Gnosall began in 1830. One of the main problems facing the engineers was that they would have to bore a 690yd tunnel at Cowley.

Gimlet Rock, a prominent landmark, forms the cornerstone of the sand-spit that provides shelter for Pwllheli's superb natural harbour; the rock's unusual name is derived from its Welsh name, Carreg yr

This finely-composed study shows the Afon Bowydd, the road bridge, the railway bridge, the ranks of terraces of Blaenau, and the mountains beyond.

The pinnacle on the left is Bumble, just offshore from the rocky headland of the Lion's Den.

This wonderful nostalgic photograph shows steam engine 'black 5', the work-horse of the LMS region, heading south with non-corridor stock on a local, probably to Bamber Bridge and on to Blackburn.

The practice of climbing the rock is now strictly forbidden, not only on grounds of safety but also to protect the landmark from erosion.

Moving south we cross the River Ivel by the Girtford Bridge to reach the town of Sandy on the Great North Road, the A1.

The breakwaters are now in plain view. The rock for these was blasted out of the cliff, 800 tons being required for each linear foot!

Rusthall Common is an extensive open waste studded with massive singularly shaped rocks. Toad Rock, perched precariously above the cottages below, is a remarkable logan-like cluster.