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Memories

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Fantastic Township

I have very fond memories of Coldbackie. It’s one of those fantastic undiscovered gems in Sutherland. My grandparents bought a croft there in the 1950s and I spent much of my childhood playing at the beach, in the woods, or ...Read more

A memory of Coldbackie in 1990 by Charlie Davidson

Favourite Place

My family moved from Salford (Manchester) to Barry in 1957. We lodged with a very kind lady called Mrs Beck for a few months while we waited for our new semi-detached house to be built on Maes-y-Coed road, Cold Knap. The house was ...Read more

A memory of Barry in 1957 by Georgina Jones

Fawley In The Mid 1950s

We moved to Fawley in 1954 and I spent my last 2 years of Secondary School at Hardley. My brothers John and Trev also went there. I have vivid memories of lying in bed on a clear frosty night and seeing the reflection of the ...Read more

A memory of Fawley by Jeannette Lomas

Fazeley In The 1970s

I remember the beach-like atmosphere at Bourne brook off Brook End, Fazeley in the summer months (early to mid 1970s). Whole families would sit and watch their children swim in the brook. I learned to swim and fish here. I ...Read more

A memory of Fazeley in 1974 by Stjohn Moore

Felixstowe In The 1970's And The Chippy Fire(S)!

We used to go to 'Beach Station' caravan park (Walton Avenue) for our annual August one-week holiday. My parents didn't own a car and living in Stowmarket, Felixstowe was very near and convenient! ...Read more

A memory of Felixstowe in 1977 by Karen Dack

Ferry Hut

The year is a guess, but I have fond memories of playing in the sand at Ferry Hut, waiting for my dad to go by on his tug boat, when the Manchester ship canal was in its heyday. He would wave to me my sister and mum. The tugs I remember ...Read more

A memory of Runcorn in 1952 by Clive Bisby

Ffrith Beach

Oh, the days of endless sunshine, carefree explorations up to the hills above our beloved Ffrith! I was one of the crowd who walked the donkeys and ponies on Ffrith Beach for Mr Pulleine. We walked for MILES during those happy ...Read more

A memory of Prestatyn in 1960

Ffrith Beach

My first memories of the Ffrith beach are of my grandfather who started the fun fair, which had an arcade, bingo and fair ground. There was also two boating ponds,cafe, ice cream kiosks etc. Many good days were spent on the beach, it's ...Read more

A memory of Prestatyn in 1960 by Barry Howden

Fifties Par

My parents opened Roselyon School, on the St Blazey road out of Par, in 1953, when I was nine years old, and ran it until they retired in 1970. Hence I knew Par pretty well both as young boy, teenager and young adult. Walking into Par ...Read more

A memory of Par in 1959 by Richard Tomlinson

First Camp Site

Does anyone remember the old camp site run by Mr and Mrs Dymond? It was roughly where Woolacombe Sands is now, near the riding stables. I can recall it was a steep field (no terracing then!) and we used to walk down to the old ...Read more

A memory of Woolacombe in 1956 by Anne Bohin

Captions

1,131 captions found. Showing results 889 to 912.

Caption For Sheringham, The Beach 1921

In this photograph the children are enjoying the delights of a typical English beach holiday. The cliff pathway in the distance is the start of a scenic walk to Cromer, some three miles away.

Caption For Sandsend, The Beach 1925

Sandsend is just three miles along the sandy beach from Whitby.

Caption For Lavernock, St Mary's Well Bay C1965

After exploring the beach all day, they were guaranteed to re-appear at the caravan door at teatime.

Caption For Weston Super Mare, The Sands And The Pier 1913

The town possesses one of the most extensive, and certainly one of the safest, bathing beaches in the kingdom.

Caption For Larne, Main Street 1900

Mr Boyd had clearly set his stall up to catch the eye of the visitor with spades for the beach along with gifts and photographs to take home.

Caption For Prestatyn, High Street & The Chapel 1895

Prestatyn is a very popular holiday resort, with three beaches and major leisure facilities. Its development from a little village straggling up a single high street began in 1870.

Caption For Burton Bradstock, Cliffs 1922

Erosion causes precipitous breaks, producing two miles of sheer cliffs from West Bay to Beach Road at Southover (right), where the boats and a cafe can be glimpsed.

Caption For Budleigh Salterton, From East 1898

Budleigh's long beach is made up of millions of large pebbles, or 'pobbles', as they are known locally.

Caption For Studland, The Beach 1925

or by taking a carriage or charabanc along the lanes, admiring the views across to Bournemouth, the Needles and the Isle of Wight as they went.The attraction of Studland is not only the splendid beach

Caption For Heysham, The Foreshore C1950

As the tide is in, they are full of visitors in our photograph; the pebble beach is covered, so we see only the sandy bit of Heysham.

Caption For Marloes, Post Office C1955

The wonderful sandy beaches of the Sands have a backdrop of stunning rock formations in shale and sandstone.

Caption For Weymouth, Sandsfoot Castle 1898

Another fort to have suffered from erosion is Sandown Castle on the Isle of Wight, which was built close to the beach in 1545.

Caption For Weybridge, Ferry 1904

The beach in the foreground seems to be a result of inadequate dredging. It provided extra space for spectators when regattas took place.

Caption For Polurrian Cliffs, Polurrian Hotel 1903

Although this photograph was taken for the view of the hotel above the bathing beach, of special interest here is the group of four new radio masts out on Poldhu cliffs.

Caption For Broadstairs, Promenade 1902

Broadstairs still remains quieter and more select than its larger and noisier neighbours, and is especially in high favour with family parties, who find quite a little paradise on the sheltered beach.

Caption For Millport, The Harbour 1897

Famous for the quality of its beaches, Millport developed as a resort following the construction of the harbour and the introduction of a ferry service to and from Largs.

Caption For Camber, Holiday Cottages C1955

Sussex beaches are mostly shingle above high water mark, so it is understandable that the two miles of golden sand between the mouth of the River Rother and the shingle banks of Dungeness should develop

Caption For Hopton, The Holiday Camp C1955

Every effort has been made to intensify the holiday atmosphere: there are 'cabin' style chalets daubed with bright colours, rustic seats, flower-bedded lawns and plenty of beach space.

Caption For Tenby, South Sands C1925

The Sandygate lane leading to the beach was made possible by removing an old cottage between Cambrian House and St Julian's Terrace.

Caption For Southwold, North Cliff And Coastguards 1896

The white building was the Coastguard Station, built in 1884-1904 here on the corner of South Parade to replace the Watch House, which was on the beach. Next to the flagpole is a signalling device.

Caption For Arthog, The Village C1965

Modern dormer windows tell us that 'home improvements' are on their way for these small Welsh cottages, and this lady offers morning tea and coffee in hers to visitors on their way to the beaches nearby

Caption For Seaton Carew, The Bus Station C1955

Beyond the building to the right is the John Collins Pleasure Beach. The big dipper (right) was dismantled in the 1970s - a big wheel had suffered a similar fate at an earlier date.

Caption For Stokes Bay, C1955

Stanley Park is next to the beach. There is a railway station nearby.

Caption For Budleigh Salterton, The Beach 1925

The beach is famous for its prettily-marked pebbles. Thanks to the absence of the railway, this charming little spot retains much of its primitive simplicity.