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The British Seaside Holiday
The British Seaside Holiday  
Author: Kathryn Ferry
About this book
Old-fashioned seaside holidays inspire a great deal of nostalgic affection among British people. Quintessential elements such as seaside donkeys and sickly sticks of rock are easily identifiable and memorable ingredients of a tradition that most people in this country have experienced. Focusing on the hundred year period from 1870 to 1970, this volume takes a nostalgic journey through the promenades, deckchairs and sandcastles to discover how ordinary people spent their seaside holidays. Colourful photographs and images are brought to life with light-hearted commentary revealing the history behind these idyllic trips to the seaside - how did we get there, where did we stay, and how did we spend our days? Each captivating chapter explores a different aspect of holiday life to build a complete picture of the social and historical significance of the classic British seaside holiday.
Contents
  • Introduction
  • Getting There
  • Excursions and Outings
  • Board and Lodgings
  • Self-catering
  • Hello Campers!
  • Sea and Sun Bathing
  • On the Beach
  • Outside Entertainments
  • Piers and Pleasure Palaces
  • The Latest Amusements
  • The Future of the Seaside Holiday
  • Further Reading
  • Places to Visit
  • Index
Paperback; August 2009; 128 pages; ISBN: 9780747807278

 
   
 
   

$19.95