The Social History of the British Seaside



Sunworship

Sun worship

Today, we have reservations about spending too much time in the sun.  The risk of skin cancer is high in people's minds.  In the 'twenties and 'thirties it was not only the height of fashion, but it was also considered healthy.

The M4, as seen from and Austin 1100

Roads to the coast

The only way to go on holiday was by car in the 60s. Traffic jams were all part of the experience!

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Sprite 400, 1961

Camping & caravanning

Camping and caravanning boomed in the 60s & 70s.