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  • Regenerating our Coastal Towns | Gill Cookson

    Regenerating our Coastal Towns | Gill Cookson

    Centuries ago, when transport for goods and travellers was most conveniently done by water, people settled in coastal towns. Later, sea ports attracted major industries like ship-building and mining. Later still, seaside centres grew up in places convenient for day trips by rail from urban centres. With the passage of time, functions change. Towns have…