Although it's now one of the UK's most iconic seaside towns, Hastings was once just a small fishing village. It became globally famous due to its association with the 1066 Battle of Hastings ...

Hundreds of people have descended on a seaside town to take part in its annual Skipping ... which originally signalled the beginning of Lent and then, in the 1800s, became the cue to start cooking ...

Coastal towns in Florida are filled with charm ... shops and antique stores dating back to the late 1800s. Key West is perhaps the most famous town in the Florida Keys Islands.

Once a small fishing hamlet, this charming seaside resort draws thousands of visitors each year with its well preserved Victorian landmarks and surf-friendly beach ...