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View of Felixstowe beach (England), during vacationers' trips to the sea, c.1906 (b/w photo)
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View of Felixstowe beach (England), during vacationers' trips to the sea, c.1906 (b/w photo)
MMM5479242 View of Felixstowe beach (England), during vacationers' trips to the sea, c.1906 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Seen from Felixstowe Beach (England), during vacationers' trips to the seaside, the beach is crowded with people on Sundays, some wearing open umbrellas, clumping around two boats, a fisherman is showing his boat to curious people, and a third boat is full of people sitting. Photograph circa 1906, by Smiths Suitall Ltd.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print captures a bustling scene at Felixstowe beach in England around 1906. The beach is teeming with vacationers enjoying the seaside, with some lounging under open umbrellas and others exploring the boats on display. A fisherman proudly shows off his boat to curious onlookers, while another boat is filled with people relaxing and taking in the sea air.
The image transports us back to a simpler time when Sunday trips to the beach were a popular pastime for families and friends. The sense of community and leisurely enjoyment is palpable in this snapshot of early 20th-century English life.
The composition of the photograph by Smiths Suitall Ltd. beautifully captures the essence of a day at the seaside, with its charming details like children playing in the sand and couples strolling along the shore. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of days gone by when vacations were spent soaking up sun, surf, and fresh sea breezes.
This historical gem from the National Maritime Museum offers a glimpse into a bygone era when Felixstowe beach was a hub of activity for locals and tourists alike. It's an evocative piece that invites viewers to step back in time and imagine themselves among those carefree vacationers enjoying all that this picturesque coastal town had to offer.
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