Beside the Seaside: snapshots of British Coastal Life, 1880-1950 

Scarborough, Yorkshire © National Maritime Museum

Beside the seaside: Beside the Seaside: snapshots of British coastal life, 1880 –1950

From dramatic coastlines and idyllic fishing villages to sea-bathing, promenades and donkey rides, the popularity of the seaside has led to its enduring status as a quintessential British experience. This exhibition brings together photographs, posters and seaside memorabilia to capture the essence of both working life and early tourism along the British coast.
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