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An impromptu game of football takes place in the shadow of a traditional seaside funfair, as holidaymakers stroll along the Esplanade.

A closer view of the group in the previous photograph reveals them relaxing on the slipway.

This busy summer scene looks westwards from the pier towards the Wish Tower. Note the rowing boats for hire on the beach with oars propped against the sea walls.

In the 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

Barricane Beach is behind the camera, and we see the broad expanse of Woolacombe sands stretching away south towards Croyde.

Lowestoft's Claremont 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

This view looks towards The Island. Wind and tide can build up or deplete sand on Cornish beaches.

Doubtless state-of-the-art in 1955, these flat-roofed terraced beach huts typify the immense popularity of the post-War summer seaside holiday and day trips, but have long been demolished.

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.

Obviously, photographing children playing on the beach was a popular theme for postcard makers. On the pier beyond can be seen the cast-iron wind breaks added in 1903 and the Kursaal at the end.

Charlie's Mast overlooks the boating pool, which seems to be the only form of children's entertainment left on the beach area. In its turn, the pool was removed as a health hazard during the 1980s.

Serried ranks of bathing tents and a crowded beach spell out summer fun at Broadstairs during the early twentieth century.

Even the dog looks as though it is enjoying itself, and the donkeys are certainly keeping busy on this beautiful beach.

This view was taken somewhat later in the season than photograph No 52153. The Maxim Flying Machine ride is in commission, and would prove to be a crowd puller, hurtling round at 40mph.

This view was taken somewhat later in the season than photograph No 52153. The Maxim Flying Machine ride is in commission, and would prove to be a crowd puller, hurtling round at 40mph.

Sail boats and bathing machines dominate the beach area between the North Pier and the South Jetty. In the distance we get some idea of the development of this end of the town.

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'.

A nostalgic scene of tiny Dooega, a cluster of cottages on the south western seaboard of Achill. Fishing nets are left out to dry on the cobbles at the top of the beach.

The 'Snow Goose' ferry leaves the Quay, still busy with fishing boats. The large building behind is the Blakeney Hotel, which opened in 1923.

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

This attractive seaside resort with its sandy beach has always been a magnet for holidaymakers. A boy is sat on a rock in the centre of the picture - are the shapes in the sand his handiwork?

Polurrian Cove lies just north of Mullion Cove itself, and is the town's main beach. On the left is Polbream Point, round which a fine walk leads over Angrouse Cliff to Poldhu Cove.

This family seem determined to make the most of their time at the seaside and contemplate the sea.

Here we see the esplanade with the pebble beach in evidence. As well as being a resort, Gourock was noted for its herring curing. In 1688 the first recorded curing of red herrings took place here.