Holidaymaker Collection

Boardwalk and Hotel Nassau, Long Beach, New York, USA
Boardwalk and Hotel Nassau on a busy day, Long Beach, New York, USA. Date: circa 1915

New Brighton Tower, Wallasey, Cheshire, c1898-c1921. The New Brighton Tower was situated within the Tower Buildings complex and was taller than Blackpool Tower at 621 feet high

Bowling green at a holiday camp, Paignton, Devon
People relaxing on a bowling green at a holiday camp in Paignton, Devon, with chalets in the background. Date: 1950s

Sailing bicycles on the beach, Ormond, Fla. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Sailing bicycles on the beach, Ormond, Fla. between 1900 and 1910

A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

The Seafront at Sidmouth, Devon, August 1931
A GWR publicity view of the seafront at Sidmouth in South Devon, taken in August 1931. This image shows the many groynes going out to sea and holidaymakers on the shingle beach enjoying themselves

Portreath, Cornwall, September 1928
A GWR publicity view of Portreath, near Redruth in Cornwall, September 1928. Portreath beach lies below with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine on the North Cornish coast

Elbow Beach Surf Club, Bermuda Date: late 1950s

Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Campbell Parade and Esplanade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with many cars parked. Date: circa 1930

Ariel Sands, Beach Club, Bermuda Date: late 1950s

Punch and Judy show on the beach, Cornwall
Children watching a Punch and Judy show on the beach, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Mirror dinghies at Newquay, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Beach bathing machines, 1913
Beach bathing machines with bathers. These huts on wheels were developed in the Victorian era to allow bathers to change and be wheeled down to the sea for private and secluded bathing

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho)
7153953 Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside)

The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Creator: Unknown
The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Crowds on the seafront at Aberdeen in Scotland. [E. T. W. Dennis & Sons, Ltd. London and Scarborough]

Advertisement for tourism at Chambery, France, c1920s

A tourist in London
3735728 A tourist in London by Keene, Charles (1823-91); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a tourist in London. Illustrated by Charles Keene (1823-1891) an English illustrator and artist

Scarborough Spa - from a sketch by Miss Claxton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scarborough Spa - from a sketch by Miss Claxton, 1858. Resort on the coast of Yorkshire. Apart from the excellent qualities of its mineral waters

Beach at Cape May, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Beach at Cape May, c1840. Two men seated on folding stools sit on the sand despite clouds of annoying insects. Cape May, New Jersey, is among the oldest American seaside resorts

The Sea at Sainte-Adresse, 1924. Artist: Raoul Dufy
The Sea at Sainte-Adresse, 1924

Steam-gondola for Coniston Lake, Lancashire, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Steam-gondola for Coniston Lake, Lancashire, 1860....a most elegant and novel vessel...in its outward form and internal fittings a perfected combination of the Venetian gondola

Ready for their daily dip, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Ready for their daily dip, between 1900 and 1905

Capt. Riley and lifeguards, Coney Island, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Capt. Riley and lifeguards, Coney Island, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

They were on their honeymoon, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
They were on their honeymoon, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing at Easton's Beach, Newport, R.I. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing at Easton's Beach, Newport, R.I. between 1900 and 1905

An Afternoon on the beach, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
An Afternoon on the beach, between 1900 and 1905

Two strings to her beaux, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Two strings to her beaux, between 1900 and 1905

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Children swinging on pier rope at beach, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Children swinging on pier rope at beach, between 1900 and 1910

Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Surf bathing, between 1900 and 1905

Bathing at Coney Island, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Bathing at Coney Island, between 1900 and 1905

Three little maids agoing to sea, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Three little maids agoing to sea, between 1900 and 1905

Sand castles, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Sand castles, between 1900 and 1905

Baby's first lesson, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Baby's first lesson, between 1900 and 1905

A Throw down, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
A Throw down, between 1900 and 1905

A Hasty lunch, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
A Hasty lunch, between 1900 and 1905

Picnicing on the beach, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Picnicing on the beach, between 1900 and 1905

York Beach, York, Maine, c1908. Creator: Unknown
York Beach, York, Maine, c1908

Long Beach, York, Maine, (c1908?). Creator: Unknown
Long Beach, York, Maine, (c1908?)

Entrance to Young's Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Young's Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1910

Bulldog on the beach, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Bulldog on the beach, between 1900 and 1910

On the beach, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
On the beach, between 1900 and 1910

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"Capturing the Joy of Holidaymakers: From Coastal Retreats to Exotic Destinations" Transporting us back in time, a glimpse of the New Brighton Tower in Wallasey, Cheshire takes us to an era between 1898 and 1921 when holidaymakers sought amusement and breathtaking views. The bowling green at a holiday camp in Paignton, Devon invites visitors to enjoy friendly competition amidst stunning coastal scenery – a perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow vacationers. In August 1931, the seafront at Sidmouth, Devon witnessed sun-kissed holidaymakers relishing their summer escape by strolling along the promenade or basking on sandy shores. September 1928 saw Portreath in Cornwall become a haven for beach enthusiasts seeking tranquility as they soaked up the last rays of sunshine before autumn's arrival. Ariel Sands Beach Club in Bermuda beckons travelers with its pristine sands and crystal-clear waters – an idyllic spot where they can indulge in relaxation under swaying palm trees. Campbell Parade at Bondi Beach, Sydney offers endless opportunities for adventure seekers who wish to ride waves or simply soak up Australia's vibrant beach culture while enjoying stunning ocean vistas. Nestled on Elbow Beach Surf Club's golden sands, Bermuda presents an exquisite retreat where vacationers can revel in luxurious amenities while immersing themselves in paradise-like surroundings. A timeless tradition unfolds as families gather around Punch and Judy shows on Cornwall's picturesque beaches – laughter fills the air as these beloved characters entertain young and old alike. Mirror dinghies gracefully glide across Newquay's coastline in Cornwall - capturing both thrill-seekers' hearts and nature lovers' admiration with their elegant presence against a backdrop of crashing waves.