Much has changed but the allure of our town has stayed just as strong for tourists over the past century and it seems donkey rides, mini golf and enjoying those beautiful beaches are perennial favourites.

17. Pierrot
People enjoy a Pierrot show on the South Bay in August 1907. This would be a variety show given by a Pierrot troupe. | Getty Photo: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

18. Harbour fishing
A group of people fishing from the harbour in 1912. | Getty Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

19. South Bay
The early 1900s drew crowds to the beach, albeit more formally dressed than wed see today. Boats and the castle can be seen in the distance. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

20. Mini Golf
A miniature golf course by North Bay attracting tourists in 1925. | Getty Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson/A H Robinson/Getty Images

