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Recent Blog Features
Here Comes Summer!
Dip into this seasonal selection of nostalgic photographs from The Francis Frith Collection of people in the past having fun in the sun, as we celebrate the onset of summer. (read)
Oak Apple Day
Oak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day, used to be a public holiday celebrated in England, Wales and Ireland in the past to commemorate the restoration of King Charles II to the throne in 1660 following the Civil War. (read)
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How to keep in touch with us.Donkeys on the sands
Published on August 22nd, 2022
Smiles all around in this special selection of archive photographs taken down on the sands by Frith Company photographers from 1906 to 1963. Donkey rides were once a quintessential part of the traditional British seaside experience - less so today perhaps - and we hope you enjoy these favourites from The Francis Frith Collection today.
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