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Daughter Of A Shopkeeper

I spent most of my childhood in Brightlingsea. My father owned several businesses in the town, Relf's Fruiterers in New Street and Victoria Place and the Happy Shopper shop for a time. I have wonderful memories of ...Read more

A memory of Brightlingsea in 1974

Barmouth My Barmouth

My mum and dad used to take me and my younger brother to this wonderful holiday destination once a year till 1980. We used to stay at a caravan site called Tally Bont . I have many happy memories of these times. We used to ...Read more

A memory of Fairbourne in 1974 by Andy Cowan

All Uphill

Our Dad used to take us for a walk up to Mow Cop Castle on a sunny Sunday. We would set off from Talke with our bottle of pop and a jam butty and walk along the canal for a while then through the lanes in Scholar Green past the Three ...Read more

A memory of Kidsgrove in 1973 by Tina Stanyer

Lime Grove

I was born in Buchaven in Fife. I stayed in 93 Lime Grove and have great memories of the cul de sac. An old Polish couple, the Rhodes, stayed next door, then there was the Murray's, the Capes, the Livingstones, the Wipers, the ...Read more

A memory of Methilhill in 1973 by Anne Watters

Vacation At Kiln Park

This was a really enjoyable vacation we spent at Kiln Park, my two daughters, my husband & myself. It was our first caravan holiday.  We all had such good fun.  We spent many a happy hour down on the beach, and the weather was beautiful.

A memory of Tenby in 1973 by Brenda Vanderwert

Living At East Cwm Ivy

Lived at East Cwm Ivy as a child from 1973 to 1980. This photo does not show our house but the view from it to the houses you go past to go to the beach.

A memory of Llanmadoc in 1973 by Kathy Dudley

Tower Caravan Park Jaywick Sands

I remember going to Tower Caravan Park, Jaywick Sands, every year with my mom, dad, two brothers and sister, from very young till about 15 or 16 years old. I have wonderful memories like going to the Raven Club ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick in 1973 by Lin Clark

Happy Memories

I came from a family that lived in Eltham, South East London, and we spent many a happy year at Jaywick. We did not have much money and my aunt used to treat us every year to a holiday. Me, my mum, my cousin Debbie and my aunt would ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick in 1973 by Karen Smith

My Time At Penkenna House In 1973.

I lived in Penkenna House in 1973, for a few months. I was only about 8 or 9 years old then so I lived with my mum and dad and my younger brother and sister. I think the property was then owned by a Mr ...Read more

A memory of Crackington Haven in 1973 by David Buckle

The Church My Parents Were Married In

My parents married in this church in 1951, mum had been brought up in the village from birth by her parents (David and Gwen Bowen) and after marrying my dad, moved up to Sheffield. It was a quaint village ...Read more

A memory of Ferryside in 1973 by Emma Bennett

Captions

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Caption For Broadstairs, The Beach From The Cliffs 1897

Bathing tents dot the beach at Viking Bay, while two bathing machines stand at the water's edge.

Caption For Totland Bay, The Broadway 1960

The Beach c1955 Totland Bay is a good starting point for a long coastal ramble past The Needles to Alum Bay - some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in England.

Caption For Southsea, The Beach And Pier 1898

Southsea's long shingle beach crowded with trippers.

Caption For Kessingland, The Beach C1960

While a group of children on the beach greet the photographer, others visit the sweet shop (left), whilst a group wait with suitcases to be collected at the end of their holiday (centre).

Caption For Perranporth, 1890

By this date, Perranporth was becoming popular for bathing on account of its sandy beach.

Caption For Padstow, Harbour 1901

Most of the coastal trading vessels working out of Padstow were schooners or ketches, and many earned their keep beach trading.

Caption For Pwllheli, The Promenade 1898

Pwllheli possesses perhaps the finest sandy beach in Wales; and there can be no doubt it will become one of the most attractive seaside places in the kingdom.

Caption For Newgale, C1960

This is the longest beach in Pembrokeshire (two miles end to end), lying below a shingle storm ridge.

Caption For Gorleston, The Beach 1922

Unlike many Norfolk beaches, which allowed the erection of permanent wooden beach huts, Gorleston offered a few temporary huts for weekly hire and a 'village' of square tents.

Caption For Aberdaron, The Beach C1960

Almost at the end of the Lleyn Peninsula, this small village opens out onto the beach and Cardigan Bay.

Caption For Felixstowe, Beach 1904

At the turn of the century, Felixstowe was at the height of its popularity as a seaside resort, with its south-facing beach.

Caption For Little Haven, Black Rocks 1898

It also had nearby coal-pits, which sent out some of their produce from the beach here.

Caption For East Quantoxhead, Townsend 1929

Only a mile from a pleasant and unspoilt beach, the area attracted holiday- makers, and the occupiers of Townsend House helped satisfy their needs by offering meals and accommodation.

Caption For Mundesley, The Beach C1955

Recovering nicely after the 1953 floods, new huts on the promenade replace the old ones which stood on the beach and were smashed up in the storm along with the original Beach Cafe.

Caption For Filey, On The Beach C1950

Lines of wind shelters adorn the beach at the popular Yorkshire coast resort of Filey.

Caption For Sandsend, 1925

The beach huts show that this was and still is a popular beach.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Esplanade 1894

This view looks south from one of the two lookout towers on the beach.

Caption For Clevedon, Green Beach 1892

The most popular and fashionable part of the promenade is that known as the Green Beach.

Caption For Penarth, The Pier 1896

For many years hoards of revellers would descend on the beach from Cardiff via cheap ferry trips.

Caption For Rhyl, Donkeys On The Sands 1891

Rhyl is famous for its great windy expanse of beach facing Liverpool Bay.

Caption For Borth, Parade And Beach 1899

The pebbly storm beach gives way to a vast fine sandy beach, covered in this photograph by a high tide.

Caption For Saundersfoot, Wisemans Bridge Inn C1965

The large extension at the back of the inn (right) contained seven bedrooms with doors onto the beach.

Caption For Polzeath, The Beach And Pentire Head 1903

The beach is seen at low tide, with striking clouds and the sun glinting on the surf.

Caption For Wells Next The Sea, The Beach House 1929

This was originally built as stabling for the gentry who would trot up the mile of embankment in their carriages to visit Wells beach.