Deck Chair Collection (#8)

Deckchair on a jetty, early morning at Lake Starnberg near Seeshaupt, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Sun umbrellas on a beach of Marsa Alam, Egypt

Parasols and sun loungers on the beach, evening atmosphere, Moorea, French Polynesia

Beach with a large palm tree and sun umbrellas, Moorea, French Polynesia

Evening mood at the pool, Mo orea, French Polynesia

Palm trees on the beach, Moorea, French Polynesia

Parasol and sunloungers on the beach, Moorea, French Polynesia

Beach with palm trees, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Beach, overwater bungalows, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Beach with sun beds, the Venetian castle at the back, Frangokastello, Crete, Greece

Group of people at swimming pool, (B&W), elevated view

People relaxing by outdoors swimming pool, (B&W), elevated view

Woman reading magazine on cruiser deck, (B&W)

People relaxing at swimming pool surrounded by apartment buildings, (B&W)

People relaxing on beach, (B&W), elevated view

Crowd on beach

Woman sun tanning on meadow, (B&W), elevated view

Young woman relaxing in deckchair in garden

Man fishing from dock

Nice Seafront
People sitting along the seafront in Nice, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Saloon Deck
Deckchairs on the saloon deck of the Cunard liner Berengaria (former Hamburg America Line vessel Imperator), ten minutes before it sets sail from Southampton

Park Lunch
March 1912: A group of school children having a lunch time picnic and relaxing on deck chairs in Regents Park, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Henley Regatta
30th June 1926: Crowds at the Henley regatta watch the rowing race from the banks of the Thames. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Park Lunch
March 1912: A group of school children having a lunch time picnic and relaxing on deck chairs in Regents Park, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Brighton - enjoying the sunshine sitting in deckchairs on the Promenade at Brighton 28th August 1965

Brighton Enjoying the sunshine in Brighton relaxing in a deckchair 1950

USA, Hawaii. Chair and windsurfer on beach

A view at sunset through the trees over the bay towards the island St Pierre des Embiez
Sunset over the bay towards the island St. Pierre des Embiez, garden furniture in teak wood on the terrace, Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours, Cote d Azur, Var, France

Missing inspector. The Sub Divisional Inspector William Keating of Scotland Yard, who vanished after being returned medically unfit for further service. 23 January 1923

Aboard the SS. Andalucia Star at Tilbury. Colonel Grant Morden, and Mrs Grant Morden

Aboard the Blue Star Liner Almeda, Tilbury. Lady Evelyn Graham and Captain
Aboard the Blue Star Liner " Almeda ", Tilbury. Lady Evelyn Graham and Captain Miles Graham

Trippers are out to enjoy the sun and the River Thames on the Gravesend promenade, Kent. The shipping on the Thames estuary can be seen in the distance. 1939

Cricket in Eltham, Kent. A barrage balloon can be seen in the background. 1939

Sports at Pennthorpe School in Chislehurst, Kent. Pupils compete in the high jump. 1937

Boat Tug
Passengers on board the Cunard cruise liner Franconia engage in a friendly tug-of-war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pekinese Pets
May 1958: Two of 14 Pekinese dogs owned by Ruby Patrick of Abingdon Road, Didcot in Oxfordshire. (Photo by R. Mathews/BIPs/Getty Images)

Italy, Lucca, town of Fiumetto, Pietrasanta Marina, Eldorado baths, 20th century
Italy, 20th century. The Pietrasanta Marina (Lucca), Eldorado baths in the town of Fiumetto at the beginning of the 1900s

Deck chairs on terrace overlooking ocean, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Gas Meter Man
People You See: The Gas-Meter Man. From Teddy Bear (1 February 1964)

The lawn at Oliver Lodge on Lake Winnipesauke in Meredith, New Hampshire

Avoiding the Crush by Reginald Higgins
A man smoking a pipe and a young woman with a fashionable eton crop, studiously ignore each other and sit as far apart as possible on a row of deckchairs at a smart seaside resort

Four women outside a beach hut, Walton, Essex
A typical summer scene at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, showing four women sitting in front of their beach hut close to Walton Pier. circa 1930

Silhouette of a couple in a garden. He is relaxing in a deckchair while she attaches a hammock to a tree

Woman on holiday, sitting in a deckchair
A woman on holiday, sitting in a deckchair on a pebbly beach. circa 1930s

Young woman in deckchair with dog
A young woman sitting in a deckchair in a back garden with a dog on her lap. Date: circa 1930s

Folding Travel Chair
A useful chair for holidays and picnics. Folds into a very small waterproof bag, with a stud fastener and handle for carrying! Date: 1930s

Young woman in deckchair
A young woman sitting in a deckchair in a back garden. Date: circa 1930s

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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.