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Photos
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Maps
115 maps found.
Books
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Memories
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Fond Memories
I first visited Borth as a toddler in the early 60's, with my Uncle Dai from Machynlleth. I used to visit him and his wife to stay with them for holidays. As he had worked the railways he used to take me from Mach to Borth on the ...Read more
A memory of Borth by
East Terrace
I used to live in #1 when I was about 6 years old and have memories of climbing out of a window and sitting on the roof and looking out to sea. I also used to cycle off to school each day along this street. My father was ...Read more
A memory of Budleigh Salterton in 1948 by
Happy Days In The Sun
This was my idea of heaven. For 7 years during my early childhood we went to Nefyn for 2 weeks during the summer. Dad always rented a beach hut to "brew up in" and hold the deckchairs and swimming stuff. The highlight of the ...Read more
A memory of Nefyn by
Holidays
We came to Pembrokeshire on family holdiays all through the 1960s and early 1970s. This beach was our favourite although we called it, mistakenly, 'Barry Island Beach' as to reach it you had to go through Barry Island Farm and a toll of ...Read more
A memory of Llanrhian by
Such Great Holidays!
I remember as a child the great holidays in the 60s on the beaches at Holland. We hired a beach hut for 7/6 a week near the deck chair and paddle float hire. Who can forget the pretty girls who pushed the ice cream ...Read more
A memory of Holland-on-Sea in 1960 by
A Picnic At Exmouth Cricket Club
Last week we had a really lovely day out with our granddaughter Anna Norfolk. It was a beautiful sunny July day and far too hot for staying at home so my wife and I went in search of a beach and a cooling sea ...Read more
A memory of Exmouth in 2008 by
Wartime Evacuation In 1944
I was placed in an orphanage on 13th October 1943 together with my elder brother Brian. My father had died on the infamous Siam (Thailand) Railway as a forced labour navvy. He was a regular soldier and had already ...Read more
A memory of Tairgwaith in 1944 by
Atwick Holidays
our family ( from Bradford ) , me and 2 sisters rented one of the chalets at the end of cliff road in the mid fifty's I think it was 2nd from left in on the cliff top .Can remember the garden getting shorter as the cliffs collapased ...Read more
A memory of Ulrome in 1954 by
My Old School
Hartford Secondary Modern School, Northwich brings back very fond memories. The teachers were very good and enthusiastic, encouraging us all to do well. Mr Beech was the Headmaster, very keen on cricket. Mr Baines Assistant Head, ...Read more
A memory of Northwich in 1956 by
The Year I Left The Village I Was Born In
I was born in North Seaton Colliery and have very happy memories of my childhood and all the people who were part of my life. I left at 16 to work in Newcastle, the beach was perfect, never have I had such happy times, picking winkles and fishing for dabs. Brenda Hudson as was.
A memory of North Seaton in 1956 by
Captions
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Fishing nets are left out to dry on the cobbles at the top of the beach.
Polurrian Cove lies just north of Mullion Cove itself, and is the town's main beach.
Here we see the Moot Hall from the beach.
Charlie's Mast overlooks the boating pool, which seems to be the only form of children's entertainment left on the beach area.
Obviously, photographing children playing on the beach was a popular theme for postcard makers.
There is a trading boat on the beach, either discharging coal or loading slate.
Here we are overlooking the beach, the upper part populated by marram or 'bentgrass'.
shadow of the Lord Nelson Hotel and the lifeboat house, a century on from the first day-trippers, some of the surroundings have altered, fashions have changed and deckchairs are in abundance, but the beach
There was a similar ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
The huts beyond show the popularity of this part of the Island for bathing; there are pleasant stretches of sand among the shingle of the beach.
Barricane Beach is behind the camera, and we see the broad expanse of Woolacombe sands stretching away south towards Croyde.
pier was not built until 1903 - prior to that, the southern breakwater of the harbour built by Samuel Morton Peto was adapted as a pier, giving visitors the contrast of fishing harbour on one side, and beach
There was a similar ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
This interesting view shows the fishing boats drawn up onto the shingle beach; in the foreground the capstans can be seen that used to haul the boats up.
No shortage of holidaymakers on the beach at turn-of-the-century Felixstowe.
Here we see the esplanade with the pebble beach in evidence.
This attractive seaside resort with its sandy beach has always been a magnet for holidaymakers.
The area is visited for its bird-watching rather than its beaches.
In a brisk breeze, bringing white-crested waves to the beach, the holiday crowds enjoy the sands at Broadstairs.
Children play on the beach and paddle in the sea, whilst their mums have the chance to knit while they natter.
Pedn Olva headland pictured on a quiet summer's day and viewed from its more picturesque Porthminster Beach side.
Note the rowing boats for hire on the beach with oars propped against the sea walls.
The wooded valley of Crimdon Dene is an unspoilt area close to Blackhall, where the beach is not polluted with coal spoil.
Beach huts and bathing tents cater for those who love to bathe or just lie on the sands in the sunshine.
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