Seaside History

26/12/2024

In 1890, Hallsands was a fishing village in Devon with a population of 160 people and 37 houses.

But after dredging nearby lowered the beach, high tides and storms in 1917 destroyed most buildings and led to its abandonment, read more 👇

https://www.exploringgb.co.uk/blog/abandoned-hallsands-village-south-devon?rq=Hallsands

26/12/2024

Unused, undated postcard, a sepia view of rough seas at Cromer, showing the pier - precisely where the charity Boxing Day dip will take place today, at 10.30...

24/12/2024

We wish all our Facebook followers and friends a very Happy Christmas 🎅

With all good wishes, Steven & Diane

22/12/2024

Worrying news about the future of the Brighton i360 (never quite plucked up the courage to take a flight!).

A famous seaside tourist attraction in Brighton will 'close with immediate effect' after its company filed to enter into administration.

21/12/2024

What better way to celebrate Christmas than a dip in the North Sea?! 🎅🌊

Christmas Day swims have become a festive tradition here on The Suffolk Coast, but if you would prefer to stay dry and cheer on those brave enough to don their bathers, pop along to one of these organised events... 👉 www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/christmas-day-swims-2024


[Image ID: A large crowd of people in fancy dress running towards the sea.]

21/12/2024

Do add this amazing place to your "must visit" list for 2025.

During the second world war, locals in Tyneham, Dorset were evacuated, and the village has remained abandoned ever since.

The 'ghost town' now stand in ruins, read more 👇

https://www.exploringgb.co.uk/blog/tyneham-village-dorset-britains-abandoned-village?rq=Tyneham

21/12/2024

21/12/2024

What a lovely festive photo!

Royal Pavilion Ice Rink ⛸

December in my Brighton 2025 Night and Day calendar (https://www.michaelstevenharris.com/product/brighton-calendar-2025 🐸).

An aerial view of the beautiful Royal Pavilion and seasonal ice rink lit up at sunset. The Pavilion Gardens can be seen behind with lamps lighting up the paths and the Brighton Dome on the right. Brighton's tallest landmark, the Brighton i360, rises up on the horizon.

Brighton Museums
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

15/12/2024

Today is Homecoming Day in Alderney.

Homecoming Day commemorates the return to Alderney of the first group of islanders after WWII in December 1945, following the mass evacuation of 1940.

Photo credit: Visit Guernsey.

15/12/2024

A great photo of the sands which probably dates to the early part of the last century. There is however one glaring error with it, the caption. Clearly it can't be from the Grand Hotel as there it is on the right of the photo.
So once again a very busy beach with plenty of bathing tents in view. Actually there really is a lot to look at on this one so I'll leave it to you.

11/12/2024

A lovely event to visit on Christmas Day if you live near or are visiting Eastbourne.

Join in the festive cheer with the free Christmas Day concert at the Bandstand with Eastbourne Silver Band! Taking place from 10:30 - 12, tickets are not required to attend. Capacity will be restricted in the main arena however access to the middle balcony will be unrestricted.

11/12/2024

These 19th century Christmas tree decorations once adorned Queen Victoria's Christmas tree at her holiday home, Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight. Just like Hastings Museum, Osborne also has a Durbar room. Designed by Rudyard Kipling’s father, Lockwood Kipling, and master carver Bhai Ram Singh, this unique room is detailed with intricate Indian-style plaster work to reflect Queen Victoria’s status as Empress of India.

Osborne House
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
English Heritage
Hastings Borough Council

09/12/2024

Dear friends, As you all know Llandudno pier took a beating today by stor… A Williams needs your support for Llandudno Pier Storm Damage Essential Repairs

09/12/2024

A rather lovely stocking filling from Helen Baggott of Posted in the Past. Helen has a wonderful selection of postcards which she kindly allows us to share on our page.

Revealing the true stories of our ancestors through the postcards they sent.
Posted in the Past ~ Hands Across the Sea – available from where you buy your books.
https://mybook.to/SQgwSjU

09/12/2024

Just wish I lived nearer....

EVENING AND SUNRISE ROCKPOOLING ANYONE??? 🌌🌅

So this weekend coming has the most fabulous tides for a spot of rockpooling (and there’s a full moon). So I’m hoping to squeeze a grown ups evening session in and hopefully do our first ever sunrise rockpooling session!!

Obviously this weekend has made me a tad paranoid about the weather so I’ll be keeping a close check on it!!

Possible days could be Friday 13th to Monday 16th for an evening session and anything up to the 17th
for a sunrise session!!

So watch this space as hopefully in a few days a decision should be able to be made and let’s hope we can get some final outdoor sessions in before the New Year!!! 👏🏻

09/12/2024

Awww, so cute!

Through the porthole: The crew of THV Patricia spotted a trespasser resting up on one of our buoys.

Our buoy network, other than being a good spot for a mid-swim kip, assists shipping in our waters. Learn more about this network here: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/mariners-information/navigation-buoys

09/12/2024

Another fascinating view, and this one dates to 1923, so it's over 100 years old. Glenis Evans forwarded it as she recently acquired it from Ebay. I must have missed it.
Unfortunately the photo is just marked "Broadstairs 1923" but I think it may be Stone Bay, at least the cliff top buildings look like there to me.
Actually I think it's great, rolled up trousers and braces and the woman with her dress hitched up to avoid getting wet.
One thing does intrigue me though, what is she carrying? At first I thought it was a child but surely not like that!
As usual I'm happy to be corrected, but at least the date seems correct.