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Holidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThis large crowd of regular August visitors to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, gathered together for a group photo. They organised beach games and various events each year
Catlins Royal Pierrots at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexWill Catlins Royal Pierrots used to be a familiar sight at seaside resorts around the UK. They entertained holidaymakers with free shows, then took round a collection box at the end of the show
Fun on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexSix young women run hand-in-hand towards the sea at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Other holidaymakers and rows of beach huts can be seen in the background. circa 1930
Violin and harp recital on beach, Walton, EssexOn a bright summer day an old gentleman plays his harp and a young boy plays the violin to entertain the holidaymakers on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1900
Holidaymakers enjoying a boat ride, Walton, EssexHolidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, enjoying a boat trip from Hipkins Beach at the Naze (the headland just north of the town). circa 1950
The Beach at Le TreportLe Treport, France, the beach at high tide, with a very packed beach, filled with holidaymakers, bathing huts and parasols! Date: circa 1908
Far From the Madding CrowdSequential cartoon showing a couple of intrepid campers determined to get away from it all, and hiking up hill, down dale and through a a river
Doing the Lakes - Rain in the Lake District disturbing the enjoyment of ones holiday! Twixt Mist and Rain and Lake and Mere, We re never short of water here. Date: 1930s
France, Wimereux - Pas de Calais. A lovely souvenir card featuring a fetching young female bather resting on a large rubber ring
Portugal - Figueira da FozA couple running along the beach at Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Date: 1939
Southsea CommonTrams convey holidaymakers to the Common at Southsea, Hampshire. Date: circa 1905
The Pier - Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. Date: circa 1900
Princess Parade, Blackpool Date: 1924
8th Duke of Devonshires Statue - Eastbourne Date: circa 1910s
Baths Promenade, Hastings, East SussexThe Baths Promenade, Hastings, East Sussex Date: 1910
Holidaymakers and Fantastic SandcastleHolidaymakers admiring a fantastic sandcastle made by the family seated within its walls! Date: circa 1919
Essex QueenPaddle steamer carrying holidaymakers on the Essex coast of East Anglia. Date: early 20th century
Eastbourne 1890SHolidaymakers on the Grand Parade at Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1890
Richmond Park, SurreyHolidaymakers patronising a fortune teller in Richmond Park, Surrey (now in the London Borough of Richmond). Date: 1839
Yarmouth BelleA paddle-driven pleasure steamer carrying holidaymakers from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Date: 1910
Southwold, Suffolk - view of the beachA lovely view of Southwold, Suffolk - the beach with bathing machines Date: circa 1908
Eastbourne Pier, East Sussex - Bandstand and Pavilion Date: circa 1910s
Grand Union Canal BoatsHoliday making by canal! A pair of converted narrow boats, with their cargo of happy holidaymakers, on the Grand Union Canal near Heyford Wharf, Northamptonshire. Date: 1960s
Alpine HolidaymakersLucky holidaymakers reclining in their deckchairs, surrounded by snow covered mountains, possibly in the Alps. Date: 1930s
Viewing a LighthouseA family looking out to sea at Longships Lighthouse, using some pay binoculars, Lands End, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s
Cockington Forge, Devon, England, where huge quantities of midget horseshoes for holidaymakers are made yearly on the old forge. Date: 1950s
ROUGH SEASHolidaymakers getting soaked by waves crashing against a pier at a British seaside resort! Date: 1960s
Bathers pose for photo at saltair, Utah, USABathers prepare to take a jump into the Great Salt Lake at Saltair, Utah, USA Date: circa 1920s
The Beach - Eastbourne Date: circa 1900
Bathers in the Great Salt Lake at Saltair, Utah, USABathers floating in the Great Salt Lake at Saltair, Utah, USA Date: circa 1904
Uruguay - Montevideo - Ramirez Beach and arena Date: 1906
Boy on beach with Sea Mine" Look what I ve found Mummie!" A small boy discovers a mine on the beach whilst making a sandcastle. His Mother is fainting in shock at this explosive discovery. Date: 1940s
Picnic by the seasideA couple have a picnic by the seaside, using a fishing boat as a shelter from the stiff breeze (possibly!)... Date: circa 1940s
Beg-Meil - Arrival of the boat from ConcarneauFrance - Beg-Meil, Finistere, Western Brittany - Arrival/return of the boats carrying holidaymakers from Concarneau and Glenan
Couple on the beachOn the beach. A couple in fashionable swimwear lounge on the seashore. Date: 1903
Cycling in Lakeland If you cycle in Lakeland you ll find on the whole its a mixture of pushing and losing control !! circa 1920s
Blackpool Sands CompetitionA Sandcastle building competition on the famous beach at Blackpool, Lancashire, England. This entry is a SENSATIONALLY fabulous sea monster, complete with limbs
Lady at the SeasideThe dress this lady is wearing is described as toilette de plage, casino etc. obviously just the thing for looking ones best among the holidaymakers and gamblers. Date: 1890
View of the beach at Ulrome, East YorkshireView of the beach at Ulrome, near Driffield, East Yorkshire, with a few holidaymakers. Date: 1940s
On Brighton BeachHolidaymakers sprawl in the sun on Brightons pebbly beach, Date: 1962
England / Swanage 1966Holidaymakers relaxing on Swanage beach, Dorset, England. Date: 1966
North Landing, Flamborough, North YorkshireView of the North Landing at Flamborough, North Yorkshire, with boats and holidaymakers. Date: 1940s
Broadstairs Seaside ViewAn elevated view of the beach at Broadstairs in Kent, crowded with holidaymakers, deckchairs and bathing huts. Date: 1940s
North Sands and Cafe, Scarborough, North YorkshireView of the North Sands and Cafe at Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Date: 1920s
Art deco sketch of sunbathers at Deauville, 1927 Date: 1926
Wallaroo Beach, South AustraliaHolidaymakers on Wallaroo Beach, South Australia
Inversnaid Hotel, Loch Lomond, Scotland - coaches setting out for Loch Katrine
A Holiday in the Broads (2 / 2)A splendid set of two postcards depicting aspects of two ladies holiday to the Norfolk Broads. In this second photograph, the ladies are watching the actions of a mechanical scoop