Seaside Collection

South Shields LNER poster, 1923-1947
London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) poster showing the Tyneside resort of South Shields. Artwork by H G Gawthorn

Hayling Island, poster advertising Southern Railway, 1923 (colour litho)
CH466627 Hayling Island, poster advertising Southern Railway, 1923 (colour litho) by MacDonald Mackintosh, Margaret (1865-1933); 99x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Cornwall, GWR poster, 1938
Poster produced for the Great Western Railway (GWR) to promote monthly return tickets to Cornwall. The poster shows holidaymakers on a beach surrounded by rocks and cliffs

Spa Pavilion Gardens and Beach, Felixstowe, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

sleeping on Blackpool prom
An elderly couple lie back on the wrought iron seats on Blackpool Pier for a snooze. The beach and Blackpool Tower are in the background. Date: circa 1970

Aerial view of the beach and cliffs at Beer, East Devon. Date: 1960s

Yamaha YZF-R1 2000 Blue electric

Summer holidays Seaton, Devon, England
A boy shows his grandmother something he has found in a rock pool on the beach at Seaton, Devon, England. She sits in a folding chair with her feet in the water

Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall
Skegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908

Peeling Potatoes - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire
A young girl peeling a large tub Potatoes in the rear yard of a Fish & Chip Shop at Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Washing Potatoes - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire
The proprietor/owner washes Potatoes in a rotary hand-cranked washer prior to peeling at the rear yard of a Fish & Chip Shop at Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Young girl preparing chips - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
A young girl (likely the daughter of the shop owner) prepares chips at a Fish & Chip Shop in Morecambe Lancashire. Note the wonderful chipper machine on the counter

Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Three tots on beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Three small children wearing sun hats hold hands in the sunshine and walk to the sea on the beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. First published The Sunday Times

Young boy and hot fat fryers - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
Young boy (the son of the owner) standing next to the hot fat fryers - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Dipping plaice in batter - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
The owner/proprietor dipping plaice (or another type of flat fish) into a ceramic pot of batter in a Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire, before placing into the hot fat fryer behind

Portman Ravine, Southbourne, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

La Grenouillere, 1869 (oil on canvas)
PHD926 La Grenouillere, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65x92 cm; Oskar Reinhart Collection ʻAm Romerholz, Winterthur, Switzerland; (add.info.: by Pierre Auguste Renoir)

Two young men put their heads through a comic cartoon cutout on Mumbles Pier, South Wales. See also PD000563 - ME No.12480486 for similar image without people Date: 1992

A boy plays with a black dog in the harbour at Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. He thows stones for the dog, which jumps about in the water Date: 1994

Seaton shingle beach
People stand and sit on the wooden boat launching pontoon on the shingle beach at Seaton, East Devon, England. The white cliffs in the distance are are at Beer Head

Hastings Beach (w / c)
BAL17035 Hastings Beach (w/c) by Cristall, Joshua (1767-1847); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea, LMS / LNER poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and London & North Eastern Railway (LNER), promoting rail travel to the Scottish east coast city and resort of Aberdeen

Swanage, BR poster, c 1955
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Southern Region to promote rail travel to the coastal resort of Swanage in Dorset. The poster shows a view of Swanage Bay. Artwork by Verney L Danvers

The Esplanade, Lawns & Head, Bray, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Felpham Beach, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Date: early 20th century

Only Fools and Horses cast members walk along the seafront at Margate beach during the filming of the 1989 Christmas Special " Jolly Boys Outing". 18th May 1989

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

Croyde beach, Croyde, North Devon, England

Butlins - Skegness
Butlinland Skegness - Night Scene

Skegness is So Bracing, BR (ER) poster, 1956
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Eastern Region (ER), showing a view of the Embassy Ballroom and a funfair, at the Lincolnshire seaside resort of Skegness

Couple Walking Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Bay of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
View of the Bay of Avalon, with the Casino in the background, Casino Point, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1939

Weston-super-Mare, BR poster, 1948-1965
The Smile in Smiling Somerset. Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote train services to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Artwork by an unknown artist

Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel
Burgh Island is a small tidal island on the coast of South Devon. There are several buildings on the island, the largest being the Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel

VW Volkswagen Classic Camper van, 1970, Blue, & white
VW Volkswagen Classic Camper van 1970 Blue & white

Range Rover Mk. 1 Classic
car, Range, Rover, Classic, British, Britain, England, English, UK, United, Kingdom, mustard, 1973, 1970s, 70s, seventies, classic, hatchback, hatch

San Sebastian (Donostia), view of the bay after sunset, from a high terrace

Triumph Herald Convertible 1960 Red

Port Isaac or Port Wenn home of TVs Doc Martin
The harbour at Port Isaac in North Cornwall England, known around the world as Port Wenn the home of Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes

Triumph TR4 Britain

Alfa Romeo Guilietta Spider

The Strand, Youghal, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway train arriving at the Dungeness railway station, Kent, England

After the Bath, 1908. Artist: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
After the Bath, 1908. Found in the collection of the Hispanic Society of America, New York

Aberdeen, Gateway to Royal Deeside, LNER / LMS poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and London & North Eastern Railway (LNER), promoting rail travel to the Scottish east coast city and resort of Aberdeen

The 199 Steps of Whitby at sunset, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, North Wales, UK

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"Captivating Seaside Escapes: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step back in time to the golden era holidays with these iconic posters that captured the essence of coastal getaways. South Shields LNER poster, 1923-1947, invites you to discover a hidden gem along England's northeast coast. Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall brings forth memories of invigorating sea breezes and endless fun on Lincolnshire's shores. Cornwall, GWR poster, 1938, transports us to picturesque beaches where rugged cliffs meet turquoise waters. Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea, LMS / LNER poster, 1923-1947 showcases Scotland's northeastern beauty with its shimmering coastline. Luskentyre Beach in the Outer Hebrides takes our breath away as we imagine strolling along its pristine sands amidst stunning natural vistas. Swanage BR poster from around 1955 beckons us to explore this charming Dorset town nestled between rolling hills and sparkling seas. Felpham Beach near Bognor Regis offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking relaxation and gentle waves lapping at their feet. The Esplanade, Lawns & Head in Bray entices visitors to Ireland's County Wicklow with its idyllic promenade overlooking breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. Weston-super-Mare BR poster from 1948-1965 captures the joyous atmosphere of this popular Somerset resort town where families frolic on sandy beaches and indulge in traditional seaside amusements. Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island enchants us with visions of palm-fringed shores under California's sunny skies. Skegness is So Bracing BR (ER) poster from 1956 reminds us that even decades later, this Lincolnshire destination continues to offer invigorating experiences by the sea.