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Deck Chair Collection (#5)

"Deck Chairs: A Tapestry of Stories Unfolded" Amidst the tranquil shores, deck chairs silently weave tales that transcend time and borders

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Girl in a deck chair (colour photo)

Girl in a deck chair (colour photo)
3104572 Girl in a deck chair (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a deck chair)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A woman writing on a sun lounger (b / w photo)

A woman writing on a sun lounger (b / w photo)
LSH240007 A woman writing on a sun lounger (b/w photo) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Private Collection; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: In My Neighbours Garden, 1883 (oil on canvas)

In My Neighbours Garden, 1883 (oil on canvas)
985450 In My Neighbours Garden, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Bricher, Alfred Thompson (1837-1908); 61.3x112.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In My Neighbours Garden)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas)

A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas)
1199499 A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 62.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph)
1198160 Poster advertising Lowestoft, (colour lithograph) by Gawthorn, Henry George (1879-1941); 102x126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Brighton from the Royal Albion, 1936 (oil on canvas-board)

Brighton from the Royal Albion, 1936 (oil on canvas-board)
826884 Brighton from the Royal Albion, 1936 (oil on canvas-board) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 51x61. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brighton from the Royal Albion. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone (colour photo)

The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone (colour photo)
3094781 The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Silver Morning, Aldeburgh, 1932 (oil on canvas)

Silver Morning, Aldeburgh, 1932 (oil on canvas)
657052 Silver Morning, Aldeburgh, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Talmage, Algernon Mayow (1871-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Morning, Aldeburgh. Algernon Talmage (1871-1939). Oil on canvas

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: La Peche from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)

La Peche from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282456 La Peche from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: On a Nile Steamer, watching the Divers (engraving)

On a Nile Steamer, watching the Divers (engraving)
2813267 On a Nile Steamer, watching the Divers (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a Nile Steamer, watching the Divers)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Phyllis Broughton, English stage actress (coloured photo)

Phyllis Broughton, English stage actress (coloured photo)
6032657 Phyllis Broughton, English stage actress (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phyllis Broughton (1862-1926), English stage actress

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Dora Hugo and the Wife of the Artist; Dora Hugo et la Femme de L Artiste

Dora Hugo and the Wife of the Artist; Dora Hugo et la Femme de L Artiste
1197026 Dora Hugo and the Wife of the Artist; Dora Hugo et la Femme de L Artiste, (oil on canvas) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Picnic and Fishing Scene, c. 1920 (stencil on paper)

Picnic and Fishing Scene, c. 1920 (stencil on paper)
STC91326 Picnic and Fishing Scene, c.1920 (stencil on paper) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Beach with Figures, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)

Beach with Figures, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
BRN158961 Beach with Figures, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 31.1x39.4 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; American

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: My Miserable Mistress, From A Gay Dog, Story of a Foolish Year Aldin

My Miserable Mistress, From A Gay Dog, Story of a Foolish Year Aldin
STC255590 My Miserable Mistress, From A Gay Dog, Story of a Foolish Year Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935), published William Heineman, 1905

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Woman tickling a man asleep in a deckchair (colour photo)

Woman tickling a man asleep in a deckchair (colour photo)
3094520 Woman tickling a man asleep in a deckchair (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman tickling a man asleep in a deckchair)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print)

Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print)
2629963 Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Seats and arbours from the Oetzmann & Co. catalogue (engraving)

Seats and arbours from the Oetzmann & Co. catalogue (engraving)
STC171404 Seats and arbours from the Oetzmann & Co. catalogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Interior of Cezannes studio at Aix-en-Provence, c. 1900-02 (b / w photo)

Interior of Cezannes studio at Aix-en-Provence, c. 1900-02 (b / w photo)
XIR65103 Interior of Cezannes studio at Aix-en-Provence, c.1900-02 (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Man asleep in a deckchair (chromolitho)

Man asleep in a deckchair (chromolitho)
5995968 Man asleep in a deckchair (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man asleep in a deckchair. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Newgate Gap, Margate (colour photo)

Newgate Gap, Margate (colour photo)
3094796 Newgate Gap, Margate (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Gap, Margate. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain (colour litho)

Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain (colour litho)
3094047 Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Woman in lilac

Woman in lilac
GG16132 Woman in lilac by Chrysenaar, Andre (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: On the Shores of Bognor Regis - Portrait Group of the Harford Couple and their Children

On the Shores of Bognor Regis - Portrait Group of the Harford Couple and their Children
BON50103 On the Shores of Bognor Regis - Portrait Group of the Harford Couple and their Children, 1887 by Rossi, Alexander M

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Portrait of Signora Martelli (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Signora Martelli (oil on canvas)
KAB76907 Portrait of Signora Martelli (oil on canvas) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Museo Civico Fattori, Villa Mimbelli, Livorno, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas)

A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas)
1199627 A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: The Bandstand, Clacton-on-Sea (colour photo)

The Bandstand, Clacton-on-Sea (colour photo)
3094749 The Bandstand, Clacton-on-Sea (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bandstand, Clacton-on-Sea)

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: View of Worthing Pier and colourful deckchairs on Worthing Beach, Worthing, West Sussex

View of Worthing Pier and colourful deckchairs on Worthing Beach, Worthing, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: So Sunny

So Sunny
Hot beach scene with miniature palms, deck chair, and a fried egg. Conceptual food photography, summer concept. Dina Belenko

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A family enjoying a holiday on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire. May 1964

A family enjoying a holiday on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire. May 1964

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Cilla Black and her manager Bobby Willis on a beach on the Northumbrian coast

Cilla Black and her manager Bobby Willis on a beach on the Northumbrian coast. 8th June 1965

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo embracing the Summer weather with an ice cream cone

A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo embracing the Summer weather with an ice cream cone and parasol. 30th August 1980

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo sitting on a chair with a bucket and spade nearby

A Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo sitting on a chair with a bucket and spade nearby. 27th May 1981

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: A family have the whole beach to themselves during a visit to the beach in Springtime

A family have the whole beach to themselves during a visit to the beach in Springtime Britain. Worthing, West Sussex. 17th April 1954

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun

Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun splashing the water around Boss dictating work to her Sun dress Fashion clothing August 1947

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Lib - In late September 1972, Tynemouth parks and sands committee decided that because

Lib - In late September 1972, Tynemouth parks and sands committee decided that because the summer seemed longer than usual, they would extend the lifeguards spell of duty

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Lady with a Dog, 1891. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Lady with a Dog, 1891. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Lady with a Dog, 1891

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Paynes Bay, luxury sun loungers and cabanas on fine pale pink sand beach

Paynes Bay, luxury sun loungers and cabanas on fine pale pink sand beach, beautiful West Coast, Barbados, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Beautiful beach, turquoise sea, South Friars Bay, Saint George Basseterre Parish, St

Beautiful beach, turquoise sea, South Friars Bay, Saint George Basseterre Parish, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: View of Terranea Cove, Palos Verdes, California, United States of America, North America

View of Terranea Cove, Palos Verdes, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: The Hafelekarbahn ski lift, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Hafelekarbahn ski lift, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Hafelekarbahn ski lift, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. People sunbathing in the snow above Innsbruck. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Appley Beach and Cliffs, Shanklin, I. W. 1933. Creator: Unknown

Appley Beach and Cliffs, Shanklin, I. W. 1933. Creator: Unknown
Appley Beach and Cliffs, Shanklin, I.W. 1933. Holidaymakers at the seaside resort of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Bathing machines are visible on the right. Postcard

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: The Pool from the Roof Garden of the Langbourne Club for City Women, 1920s, (c1935)

The Pool from the Roof Garden of the Langbourne Club for City Women, 1920s, (c1935). The club, on Fishmonger Hall Street, City of London, opened on 7 July 1925

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Beach scene, c1946. Creator: Shirley Markham

Beach scene, c1946. Creator: Shirley Markham
Beach scene, c1946. Painting done at age 15. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Dispersal Point at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown

Dispersal Point at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
Dispersal Point at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd. London, 1941]

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: In this small London flat use has been made of inexpensive furniture, 1940

In this small London flat use has been made of inexpensive furniture, 1940. Designed by John Trevor. Colour scheme suggests light and sun, the picture provides an exotic window, oil-paper lantern

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: The Pier, Lowestoft, c1896. Artist: Walter Boughton

The Pier, Lowestoft, c1896. Artist: Walter Boughton
The Pier, Lowestoft, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageDeck Chair Collection: Children resting in deck chairs, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908

Children resting in deck chairs, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children resting in deck chairs on a grass covered hillside with male and female teachers onlooking, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908




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"Deck Chairs: A Tapestry of Stories Unfolded" Amidst the tranquil shores, deck chairs silently weave tales that transcend time and borders. These humble seats hold secrets, offering more than just a place to rest weary bodies. They become instruments of deception, luring invaders into false security by disguising the state of the tide. In the backdrop of World War I's haunting silhouettes, wounded soldiers find solace in these chairs while receiving much-needed medical care. Even Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia seeks respite from his responsibilities, indulging in a seaside holiday at Eastbourne. From Brighton Pier's vibrant atmosphere to Beer's serene Devonian beaches, deckchairs dotting the coastline become witnesses to countless memories being etched into history. Met Police officers during the Grunwick dispute find brief moments of respite amidst their demanding duties. Reginald Higgins' "Strange Incense" fills the air as bandstands and viewing decks in Eastbourne offer panoramic vistas for visitors seeking tranquility. Juan Les Pins whispers sweet nothings to lovers reclining on these iconic seats. Yet sometimes, empty deck chairs tell stories too - tales of solitude and contemplation along Brighton's sandy shores or above Palace Pier where laughter once echoed through its wooden planks. Colored deck chairs adorn pebble strands like bursts of joy against Sussex's rugged beauty. These seemingly simple objects carry profound significance; they bear witness to humanity's triumphs and tribulations across generations. In their embrace lies an invitation for us all - locals and travelers alike - to pause, reflect, and create our own narratives within their comforting folds.