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Memories

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Family History

Most of my family were born in East and West Mersea, my great-grandfather Robert Percy Woods, born 1890, born in East Mersea and was a farmer ,my great-grandmother Emma French born 1891 West Mersea, her parents were also farmers. ...Read more

A memory of East Mersea by Diane Baker

Memoriesa

On a bank holiday my mother would take us to Barry on the train. We would spend lots of time in the beach then go on the shows, we'd have a great time. My dream was to go in to Butlins, I'd see the kids playing in the outdoor pool, I ...Read more

A memory of Barry Island by Pat Andrews

Childhood Memory

Holidayed on Pagham beach as a young child in the late 1950s. Somewhat dilapidated bungalow with outside toilet called Sand Toy (now vastly different). Remember going to the amusements and paying 3d to ride on Muffin the Mule, and put ...Read more

A memory of Pagham by Barbara Townsend

50s 60s Memories

I was born at 13 Alma Place (up the small alley from Argent Street) in 1952, moving to number 6 when I was 5. When I was 9 we moved to Sherfield Road, where I lived until 1970 when we finally moved to Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, ...Read more

A memory of Grays by Robert Wildish

The Caravan Shop

I can remember the shop well, both my grandparants had caravans on Mr Wakley's old site (the first gate on the left past the windmill). If the Greenaways shop (that was an old bus parked by the windmill) was shut it meant walking the ...Read more

A memory of Selsey by Colin Harmes

A Walk From Shotgate Baptist Church To Wick Lane

My name is Kevin Mears, I lived in Wickford from my birth in 1958 until I got married in 1980. I shall describe my memories of Wickford as a couple of walks around the Wickford area. My first walk ...Read more

A memory of Wickford by Kevin Mears

Sanitorium

When Seaham Hall was used as a T B hospital this extension was built at the side, we used to walk through the hall grounds on our way to the beach from New Seaham and the French Windows were always open and the beds wheeled outside even in ...Read more

A memory of Seaham by Marion Johnson

Brightlingsea Ferry

Back in the 1950s, as an extended family, we always went to Jaywick Sands for our summer holiday. A regular walk undertaken was along the beach to Point Clear then across the ferry to Brightlingsea. It seemed like a real adventure at the time!

A memory of St Osyth by Roger Pols

Though Tis Dorset, I Thought Twere Devon

When I was a child, I lived at Axminster. My favourite seaside resort was Lyme Regis, about 6 miles away from home. Even though I was told, on countless occasions, that Lyme lay in Dorset, I would not ...Read more

A memory of Lyme Regis by Marjorie Alcock

Equis Coffee Shop

I remember spending most of my night in Equis with all my mates and we used to have a great time listening to the jukebox etc, flirting with the lads. Does anyone remember? Jennifer Stratford Midge Pigford ...Read more

A memory of Easington Colliery by Christine Robinson

Captions

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Caption For Weymouth, Alexandra Gardens 1898

There are several pleasant gardens around Weymouth for those who tire of their day on the beach.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Esplanade 1896

While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.

Caption For Canvey Island, The Beach House Restaurant C1955

Caravans nestle close to the large Beach House Café.This is an interesting building, with its two end towers and decorative façade. It seems too impressive for these surroundings.

Caption For Eastbourne, The Beach And Bandstand 1921

Looking at the bandstand from the beach, the reason for its popular name of 'the bird cage' is obvious.

Caption For Porthpean, Beach C1955

Porthpean ('little bay') has always been the local beach for St Austell people. Its regatta was an annual attraction, and it still has a thriving sailing club.

Caption For Cayton Bay, Cliffs And Beach C1960

The wide, low-lying, sandy beach here was formed by structural faults.

Caption For Broadstairs, The Sands 1899

The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.

Caption For Broadstairs, The Bandstand And Promenade 1907

The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.

Caption For Eype, Beach And Cliffs C1955

This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype

Caption For Sandgate, Beach 1906

During World War II the whole beach was covered in obstacles and coils of barbed wire to help prevent an invasion.

Caption For Hove, The Lawns 1921

Courtenay Terrace is the only group of houses which had gardens backing onto the beach.

Caption For Gourock, Esplanade 1900

Here we can see the pebble beach.

Caption For Torquay, Oddicombe Beach 1889

Early visitors faced a long climb to Babbacombe after a day on the beaches, but in the 1920s a cliff railway - still in use today - was built, making the journey much easier.

Caption For Paignton, Bathing Beach 1896

Paignton's beaches and coves give a combined sea-frontage of over two miles; this led to the growth of the town's satellite villages of Preston and Goodrington.

Caption For Newquay, On The Sands 1912

Mothers and children paddle in the sandy pools of Towan Beach. On Tolcarne Headland in the background is the Great Western Hotel.

Caption For Newlyn, Harbour 1908

Boats are drawn up on the beach under the walls of the fishing township, and their nets are drying on the rails beside the slipways.

Caption For Aldeburgh, The Fishing Boats C1955

Something really fascinates a crowd of very curious beach-goers - not just a landing of fish. We will never know what it was!

Caption For London, The Houses Of Parliament C1866

The new buildiing was built into the river over the beach. The photographer is standiing in front of Lambeth Palace, where the new embankment was being constructed.

Caption For Newquay, Fistral Beach 1918

Low tide has joined together all the sandy beaches in the background, with Tolcarne, Great Western and Towan seen from left to right.

Caption For Felixstowe, From The Beach 1899

Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine. A tan was not fashionable during the Victorian era!

Caption For Filey, Sands 1932

Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach. Their performances began in 1846 and continued for 46 years.

Caption For Hornsea, The Beach C1930

The dressing tents are set up, the deckchairs are hired and the picnic baskets are opened for an enjoyable day on the beach.

Caption For Weymouth, The Sands Looking North C1955

This long view of the beach is seen here from a vantage point above the Alexandra Gardens.

Caption For Aldeburgh, The Beach 1906

ever-changing coastline has very much dictated the fortunes of Aldeburgh, but one thing which has not changed is the activity of local fishermen, who park their boats on the shingle bank which runs along the beach