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A contemporary guide book offers a poetic description: 'Above rise on all sides hoary, lichen-covered cliffs, rocks piled on rocks, tunnelled, ribbed and groined, with chasms and natural arches, like

We are on a high, sandy hillside on the outskirts of Hastings. Nearby, Minnis Rock Hermitage has three rock cells cut out of a sandstone cliff face; it is well conserved.

Modern golfers benefit from the latest technology: an aerodynamic ball, and well-balanced clubs made from a precise blend of metals.

This was one of Blaenau's major quarries; it closed after the Second World War. Ffestiniog slate is of very high quality, and can be split into very thin sheets of great length.

Old Sally Spencer walks with her stick down the steep lane into Cheddar in 1908. In the background are the spectacular contours of Lion Rock.

Old Sally Spencer walks with her stick down the steep lane into Cheddar in 1908. In the background are the spectacular contours of Lion Rock.

Originally quarried by the Hayward family and later rented to the Webber family, Dancing Ledge was owned by schoolmaster Thomas Pellatt of Durnford Preparatory School.

South of Dumbarton rise the massive twin peaks of the volcanic plug of Dumbarton Rock.

There are mussel beds at the mouth of the river, while freshwater oysters found upstream have been famous for their pearls. Telford's 1826 bridge measures 327 ft long.

Modern golfers benefit from the latest technology: an aerodynamic ball, and well-balanced clubs made from a precise blend of metals.

Mills and rows of cheap housing were swept away during the development of Marlowes in the new town of Hemel Hempstead.

This view over The Square was taken from Bell Cliff.

The work began in 1892. This feature built by the road was an artificial waterfall and rustic bridge, with rocks giving the impression of a mountain scene.

The Normans established a town, and provided the church which was dedicated to St Nicholas.

The Druids’ Altar is a naturally large millstone grit formation on the edge of, and overlooking, the Aire valley conurbation, with Bradford to the east and to the west the eastern end of the Yorkshire

The Druids' Altar is a naturally large millstone grit formation on the edge of, and overlooking, the Aire valley conurbation, with Bradford to the east and to the west the eastern end of the Yorkshire

The strange colours, white and red, of the cliffs around Seaton give a striking effect when the sun falls upon them. They are notoriously crumbly, and rock falls are common.

The spectacular rock formation of Filey Brigg at the north end of the bay.

The lighthouse between Gourock and Inverkip was built in 1796. It stands 76 ft high and is a notable Clyde estuary landmark, looking across to the light on the Gantock rocks.

Below, a shingle beach with patches of pea-grit provides a spot for rest and relaxation between Raffey's Ledge and the Mouth Rocks, where the River Char enters the sea.

Essex lacks natural rock so skills in the use of wood and brick-making have been well developed over the centuries.Attractive wrought iron fencing surrounds the long gardens on the right.

A peaceful view showing Otter Rock and Brandy island, taken on a still day, with the boats' reflections hardly stirring in the water.

This young man looks out from between these famous rocks towards the magnificent estate of Denton Park.

A delivery cart from Hine Brothers, butchers in Beaminster, is seen here in the main street at Melplash.