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High tide at Southport, Merseyside - Ice Cream seller
High tide at Southport, Merseyside. An ice cream seller in the foreground doesn t appear to be doing the swiftest business, possible due to the temperature... In the 1924-25 directory for ice cream dealers in Southport, Robinson & Eastwood were still listed, with premises at 19a Hall Street ! Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11551880
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barrow Cream Eastwood Families Holidaymakers Merseyside Robinson Sand Seller Southport Tide
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
High Tide at Southport, Merseyside: A Timeless Seaside Moment This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era at Southport, Merseyside's sandy beach. The high tide gently laps at the shoreline, leaving a thin strip of sand exposed where children and families play, build sandcastles, and collect seashells. In the foreground, an ice cream seller, dressed in a crisp white apron, pushes his barrow along the wet sand. The ice creams, nestled in their insulated compartments, seem to be melting faster than they can be sold, possibly due to the cool temperature of the day. The scene transports us back to the 1910s, a time when Southport was a popular seaside resort for holidaymakers from Liverpool and beyond. The ice cream seller, Robinson & Eastwood, as listed in the 1924-25 Southport directory, would have been a familiar sight on the beach during the summer months. The family-friendly atmosphere is palpable, with laughter and chatter drifting through the air as memories are made on this beautiful, sunny day by the sea. The historical significance of this image lies not only in the nostalgic charm of the scene but also in the reminder of the rich history of Southport as a beloved holiday destination. As the tide continues to rise and fall, the traditions and memories of generations of families who have enjoyed this seaside resort endure, making each visit a cherished moment in time.
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