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Maps

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Memories

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West Beach 1948 1966

This beach was the one we used to make our way to on a regular basis when we were staying at Shoebury Hall Farm campsite. We used to take the boat trip out to the Mulberry Harbour. Cannot for the life of me remember the ...Read more

A memory of Shoeburyness by Alan Perry

West Bay House

I was born here in 1949 but moved away when about 4-5 years old, so my memories are not too vivid! But I do remember playing on the Chesil beach and the smell and sounds of the sea are forever with me. I have been in Argentina now ...Read more

A memory of Wyke Regis in 1949 by Tamara Colver Nutting

Wells Next Thesea

I was born in Wisbech and lived in the White House, Burnt Street throughout my childhood. My mother Mary Kitson founded the drama group and was the first lady mayoress of Wells. My father George Kitson died when I was 11. He and ...Read more

A memory of Stiffkey in 1950 by Veda Summers

Weekend Walks

As a young lad, living in Shepton Mallet, I used to eagerly await my older brother's visits at weekends. Saturdays would often involve a walk to Wells & a matinee at the Regal. If there wasn't a film on we wanted - or I was old ...Read more

A memory of Shepton Mallet by bru.enzer

We Had A Caravan Here

My family had a caravan in the field behind Johnsons Farm, opposite the corrugated iron clad cafe in the picture. At one end of the cafe were amusement machines such as; Jennings indian head, one armed bandits and other ...Read more

A memory of Aldbrough in 1956 by Andy Maslin

We Were First!!

I can't see what all the fuss is about, about having an 'inland seaside', its a bit 'old hat'! US LOCALS had a real one, well over 50 years ago, it was great, wherever you dug there was almost pure white sand, where was it? BEACON ...Read more

A memory of Bletchley in 1957 by Margaret Hogg

Wayne Savin , American Pupil Of Mount Pleasant School Drowned 2/08/1957

Any body who knew my brother please contact me . He was at Mount Pleasant School Sept 1956 to July 1957. He drowned on southbourne beach near the school while playing ball with ...Read more

A memory of Southbourne by holtsinbrum

Was Anyone Else Convalescent Here?

I think this was where I was sent at age about 4. I lived in London and was packed off with some other children on a train. I remember the nuns that looked after us and the stone steps cut in the cliff where we ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1948 by Ann Copeland

Wartme Bournemouth

Bournemouth is remembered by many as a wonderful holiday venue. A place of golden sands, the Pleasure Gardens, shops, cinemas and theatres. I was born here in 1936, when it was in the county of Hampshire. Pre war memories ...Read more

A memory of Bournemouth in 1940 by Barrie R Collins

Wartime Defences

The photo caption for this in the book states that there were girders and wires and mines on Lyme beach during the war. My father Gilbert Atterbury was Town Clerk from the mid thirties until the late fifties and fought the War ...Read more

A memory of Lyme Regis in 1940 by Patience Gent

Captions

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Caption For Sandown, High Street C1955

The safe beaches and plentiful accommodation ensured Sandown's popularity as a family resort throughout the 20th century.

Caption For Helensburgh, The Esplanade 1901

Here we have a good view of the beach, sea wall and the grassed-over area where trippers could sit and relax. Beyond are the Esplanade shops and cafes.

Caption For Lytham, Clifton Street 1907

There was a scheme to extend the tramway all the way to Preston via Freckleton. The only section to be built was a 1,100-yard single line from the terminus at Lytham to East Beach.

Caption For Porthcawl, The Sands 1901

This view of Coney Beach shows ladies wearing long dresses, the men wearing suits and the children fully dressed - there is not a bathing costume in sight.

Caption For South Harting, The Ship Inn 1906

E J Beach, Proprietor, boldly announces the board above the pony and trap, apparently hired for a drive during one of those Edwardian summers that never seemed to end.

Caption For Little Haven, 1898

Strawberry Hill, above the village, was the site of an Iron Age fort. A boat is being beached to the right beyond the slipway and other boats in the centre.

Caption For Broadstairs, The White Cliffs 1918

The low white cliffs at Broadstairs shelter this bay, and people are making use of the tents on the beach to change for a dip in the sea.

Caption For Scarborough, The Bay 1886

The Victorians loved all sorts of entertainment, especially music. Travelling showmen were a common sight.

Caption For Dover, The Beach 1890

This picture shifts the scene down to the beach; we are looking east to the castle and the chalk cliffs.

Caption For St Ives, The Wharf 1890

The road is very different to its modern counterpart, and reflects how much the sea was the main way out of St Ives. Cars pass by today where boats were once pulled up on the beach.

Caption For Bexhill On Sea, The Beach 1910

This evocative beach scene shows be-hatted little girls in wind-blown skirts digging the sand, watched by two boys with heavy nets - possibly two fisher-lads?

Caption For Broadstairs, Thames Barge On The Beach 1897

This splendid view shows part of the fishing fleet and a spritsail sailing barge beached in the shallow waters at low tide. White painted bathing machines are visible behind the barge.

Caption For Studland, The Beach 1925

The attraction of Studland is not only the attractive beach and picturesque coastal scenery, but also the wild heathland around the village.

Caption For St Ives, The Porthminster Hotel 1928

The Porthminster Hotel, overlooking Porthminster Beach, was opened in 1894 to accommodate the increasing number of visitors arriving in St Ives since the opening of the railway.

Caption For Angle, West Angle Bay C1960

Summers days on the beach, sand castles, swimming in the sea ... all timeless British preoccupations ... and fine views across the Milford Haven.

Caption For Salisbury, New Canal 1906

This outstanding timbered-framed building was built in the 14th century and is jettied (the overhang of the first floor) on both sides.

Caption For Polzeath, 1925

The surfing resort of Polzeath developed between the two world wars.

Caption For Sandown, The Beach And Promenade C1955

Lines of hotels along the sea front testify to Sandown's continued popularity through the 20th century.

Caption For Staithes, The Harbour 1927

A solitary child enjoys the beach while a group of men stand in front of the Cod and Lobster Inn, looking on.

Caption For Herne Bay, East Cliff 1897

East Cliff is a popular spot of rough grassland where the downs meet the sea. The beach could be reached by a series of steps known as 'The Hundred Steps'.

Caption For Broadstairs, The Beach 1907

This picture taken ten years later shows a holiday crowd thronging the sandy beach. The bathing tents are obviously busy and have multiplied beneath the cliffs.

Caption For Abbotsbury, The Church And Archway To Abbey House 1890

Abbotsbury has one of the loveliest settings on the Dorset coast at the western end of the long pebbled Chesil Beach. Inland are the rolling downlands of west Dorset.

Caption For Staithes, The Beach And The Nab 1950

Staithes beach is being enjoyed to its full in this charming view, and reminds us of the allure of the north east coast before the advent of package holidays to warmer climes!

Caption For Howth, Ladies Bathing Beach 1897

A view looking north west, past the tower and along the east wall of the harbour, to Ireland's Eye.