Places
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Photos
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Maps
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Memories
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West End Pier
I remember the Pier just before it changed in the late sixties when the arcade was built at the entrance. Before that it was a walkway divided by a wooden fence which can be seen clearly in this picture. As a child I would play on ...Read more
A memory of Morecambe in 1968 by
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
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 ...Read more
A memory of Wyke Regis in 1949 by
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 ...Read more
A memory of Stiffkey in 1950 by
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 ...Read more
A memory of Shepton Mallet by
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
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
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
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 ...Read more
A memory of Broadstairs in 1948 by
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
Captions
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Another view, this time looking south along the beach towards Carrickfergus. Belfast Lough is on the left, and the hotel and refreshment room are on the right.
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?
The only section to be built was a 1,100-yard single line from the terminus at Lytham to East Beach.
The safe beaches and plentiful accommodation ensured Sandown's popularity as a family resort throughout the 20th century.
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.
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.
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.
Here the 'minstrels' seem to be collecting money from the crowd standing on the beach waiting for the show to begin.
This picture shifts the scene down to the beach; we are looking east to the castle and the chalk cliffs.
Cars pass by today where boats were once pulled up on the beach.
A boat is being beached to the right beyond the slipway and other boats in the centre.
A solitary child enjoys the beach while a group of men stand in front of the Cod and Lobster Inn, looking on.
Summers days on the beach, sand castles, swimming in the sea ... all timeless British preoccupations ... and fine views across the Milford Haven.
For many years it was the famous antiquarian bookshop Beach's, which survived until 1999.
The attraction of Studland is not only the attractive beach and picturesque coastal scenery, but also the wild heathland around the village.
We can see tents in the distant field, and although there has been more housing since, the beach and its surf remain as magnificent as ever.
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.
Beach huts and bathing tents cater for those who love to bathe or just lie on the sands in the sunshine.
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.
The beach could be reached by a series of steps known as 'The Hundred Steps'.
A typical late Victorian beach scene, with donkey rides, a complete absence of skin exposed to the sun, and a photographer's equipment - a tripod and a cart for storing the glass plates - to the left of
The bathing huts of the Ladies' bathing beach can be clearly seen in the bottom left of the picture.
Margate's famous Jubilee clock tower is prominent in this picture of the beach.
We are looking north-west across Towan Beach towards the harbour, one of the more sheltered on this exposed coast, built in the lee of Towan Head which protects it from the brunt of the ferocious Atlantic
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