View looking from South Shields promenade along to Marsden, showing the Whitsun crowds

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View looking from South Shields promenade along to Marsden, showing the Whitsun crowds

View looking from South Shields promenade along to Marsden, showing the Whitsun crowds. 17th May 1948

Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
England

Media ID 21827472

© Mirrorpix

1948 Coast Holiday Holidaymakers Promenade Seaside South Shields

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the vibrant Whitsun holiday of 1948, capturing a bustling scene along South Shields promenade. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, our eyes are drawn along the sweeping coastline towards Marsden, where waves crash against the shore. The atmosphere is electric with excitement as holidaymakers flock to enjoy their well-deserved break by the sea. The beach is adorned with families basking in the sun, children building sandcastles, and friends laughing together. The promenade itself is teeming with life; couples strolling hand in hand, ice cream vendors enticing passersby with their sweet treats, and groups of friends engaged in animated conversations. The charm of this image lies not only in its depiction of a carefree era but also in its ability to transport us into that momentous time. It serves as a reminder of simpler pleasures - days spent under clear blue skies and toes dipped into cool ocean waters. As we admire this piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection, it becomes evident that it holds more than just historical significance. It evokes nostalgia for an era when seaside holidays were cherished traditions and South Shields was at the heart of such joyful gatherings. Let this remarkable photograph take you on a journey through time - relish in its timeless beauty and allow yourself to be transported back to an enchanting summer's day on South Shields promenade during Whitsun 1948.

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