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Holiday Collection (#10)

"Escape to Paradise: Unveiling the Allure Destinations" Step back in time to 1928, where Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira beckons with its luxurious charm

Background imageHoliday Collection: On the Cliff-Top by Muriel Dawson

On the Cliff-Top by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a yellow dress picking flowers. Date: 1942

Background imageHoliday Collection: King of the Castle by Muriel Dawson

King of the Castle by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy making a sandcastle on the beach. Date: 1934

Background imageHoliday Collection: Asia, Vietnam. Lanterns during Chinese New Year, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

Asia, Vietnam. Lanterns during Chinese New Year, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

Background imageHoliday Collection: Lucky Red Lanterns Chinese New Year Decorations Ditan Park Beijing China. During Lunar New Year

Lucky Red Lanterns Chinese New Year Decorations Ditan Park Beijing China. During Lunar New Year
Lucky Red Lanterns Chinese New Year Decorations Ditan Park, Beijing, China. During Lunar New Year, many parks and temples in China have large outdoor fairs, festivals

Background imageHoliday Collection: Overwater bungalows, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Overwater bungalows, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Background imageHoliday Collection: Aerial view, high-rise buildings, holiday resort on the beach, Roses, Golf de Roses, Catalonia

Aerial view, high-rise buildings, holiday resort on the beach, Roses, Golf de Roses, Catalonia, Spain

Background imageHoliday Collection: Interior view of Camp Coach showing a close up view of dining room, 1935

Interior view of Camp Coach showing a close up view of dining room, 1935

Background imageHoliday Collection: Hells Angels

Hells Angels
9th June 1972: Members of the Wolverhampton Hells Angels at Bardney festival. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageHoliday Collection: Cartwrights Great Wheel - Skegness, Lincolnshire

Cartwrights Great Wheel - Skegness, Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1905

Background imageHoliday Collection: Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

Background imageHoliday Collection: Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall
One of the most famous house in Great Britain, Little Moreton Hall with its moat. A tudor timber-framed manor house built in the mid-16th century, near Congleton Cheshire

Background imageHoliday Collection: Family on holiday in Cornwall

Family on holiday in Cornwall
A mother and her children on holiday in a seaside town in Cornwall. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1952

Background imageHoliday Collection: Advertisement for Keatings Powder

Advertisement for Keatings Powder
An advertisement for Keatings Powder, to rid your clothes of bugs, fleas, beetles, moths, and other distressing insects. Remember to take it with you on holiday! Date: 1913

Background imageHoliday Collection: Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan (?) bad weather

Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan (?) bad weather
Saucy Seaside Postcard - Two lady lovers bemoan (?) the bad weather, which opens up new opportunities for fun... Date: 1946

Background imageHoliday Collection: Group of swimmers on Bognor beach, August 1920

Group of swimmers on Bognor beach, August 1920
Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 25961/1

Background imageHoliday Collection: Comic Postcard: Mixed bathing at Bognor

Comic Postcard: Mixed bathing at Bognor
Colour drawing depicting a beach scene at Bognor Regis with a variety of bathers in the sea. The sender has written in family names against some of the characters

Background imageHoliday Collection: Lighting the gas lamps for a dinner party, 1800s

Lighting the gas lamps for a dinner party, 1800s
Guests awaiting the return of gas-light during a Christmas dinner-party, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageHoliday Collection: Empire Hotel, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Empire Hotel, Lowestoft, Suffolk
The Empire Hotel at Lowestoft, Suffolk, opened in 1900. In 1921 it was acquired by the Metropolitan Asylums Board and reopened the following year as a hospital for tuberculosis patients

Background imageHoliday Collection: The Sketch travel number front cover 1956

The Sketch travel number front cover 1956
Front cover of The Sketch magazines travel number featuring a dapper couple, her in a roomy red coat and head scarf, he in tweed suit and flat cap, about to board a plane to, no doubt

Background imageHoliday Collection: RHYL LIDO

RHYL LIDO
Children enjoying themselves in the lido next to the pier at Rhyl, Flintshire, north Wales

Background imageHoliday Collection: Oxford Travel Art

Oxford Travel Art
Taudalpoi

Background imageHoliday Collection: Surfer at Morro Strand State Beach with Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, USA

Surfer at Morro Strand State Beach with Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California, USA

Background imageHoliday Collection: Holidaymakers sunbathing on Blackpool beach Blackpool Tower August 1972

Holidaymakers sunbathing on Blackpool beach Blackpool Tower August 1972

Background imageHoliday Collection: Meeru Island, the Maldives, Indian Ocean

Meeru Island, the Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageHoliday Collection: Children at Seaside - Sunny Days by C V MacKenzie

Children at Seaside - Sunny Days by C V MacKenzie
Lovely illustration depicting three little girls having fun and relaxing on some grass close to a beach during their summer holidays

Background imageHoliday Collection: Beach at Sunrise, Mahe, Seychelles

Beach at Sunrise, Mahe, Seychelles

Background imageHoliday Collection: St. Stephens Cathedral or Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

St. Stephens Cathedral or Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

Background imageHoliday Collection: Aerial view over Pendennis Castle and Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Aerial view over Pendennis Castle and Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Background imageHoliday Collection: Aerial view over Putsborough beach towards Woolacombe, Morte Bay, North Devon, England

Aerial view over Putsborough beach towards Woolacombe, Morte Bay, North Devon, England

Background imageHoliday Collection: Sunrise over Lynton, Emoor National Park, North Devon, England

Sunrise over Lynton, Emoor National Park, North Devon, England

Background imageHoliday Collection: A woman relaxes on the beach at Deauville

A woman relaxes on the beach at Deauville
A woman relaxes on the beach where temperatures reached 38 degrees at Deauville, France July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageHoliday Collection: Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924

Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924
A view of Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall in February 1924. People are taking a stroll along the promenade in the sunshine past the grand Falmouth Hotel

Background imageHoliday Collection: The picturesque sea village of Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain

The picturesque sea village of Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain

Background imageHoliday Collection: Europe, Italy, Liguria. View of dolceacqua

Europe, Italy, Liguria. View of dolceacqua

Background imageHoliday Collection: Views from Pila ski resort, Aosta Valley, Italy

Views from Pila ski resort, Aosta Valley, Italy

Background imageHoliday Collection: africa, Cape Verde, Fogo. The houses of the village in Cha das Caldeiras

africa, Cape Verde, Fogo. The houses of the village in Cha das Caldeiras

Background imageHoliday Collection: Picture No. 12479265

Picture No. 12479265
Swimming pool with inflatable flamingo Swimming Date:

Background imageHoliday Collection: Cactus plant with teeth and eyes

Cactus plant with teeth and eyes
Blue cactus plant wearing costume of plastic vampire teeth and bloodshot eyeballs

Background imageHoliday Collection: Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Background imageHoliday Collection: Old convertible car on street of Trinidad, Cuba

Old convertible car on street of Trinidad, Cuba

Background imageHoliday Collection: Hideaways Beach, Princeville, Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA

Hideaways Beach, Princeville, Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA

Background imageHoliday Collection: Bournemouth Pier, c1910

Bournemouth Pier, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Background imageHoliday Collection: Beach baskets and Kurhaus, Binz, Rugen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Beach baskets and Kurhaus, Binz, Rugen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imageHoliday Collection: Weymouth, August 1929

Weymouth, August 1929
Holidaymakers on the beach at Weymouth in the 1929. There are white beach tents and deckchairs, with people sunbathing and playing games nearby

Background imageHoliday Collection: Pink flamingo wearing candy cane hat

Pink flamingo wearing candy cane hat
Pink lawn flamingo wearing a tree shaped hat made out of mint candies

Background imageHoliday Collection: Major Metcalfe, Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe

Major Metcalfe, Mrs F. Cripps, and Lady Alexandra Metcalfe
Edward Dudley Metcalfe, MVO, MC, (16 January 1887 18 November 1957), known as Fruity Metcalfe, officer in the British Indian Army, a close friend and equerry of Edward VIII

Background imageHoliday Collection: One Kind of Picnic - Another by H. M. Bateman 2 of 2

One Kind of Picnic - Another by H. M. Bateman 2 of 2
A group attempt a countryside picnic but are beset with problems ranging from angry wasps to an irate landowner. The picture is in direct contrast to a companion picture to this

Background imageHoliday Collection: Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles

Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles
The local town crier, Wilfred Tonkin, on St Mary s, Scilly Isles. Seen here announcing the fact that the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, has taken up residence in his holiday bungalow




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"Escape to Paradise: Unveiling the Allure Destinations" Step back in time to 1928, where Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira beckons with its luxurious charm. This vintage advertisement captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting you to indulge in opulence and tranquility. "Skegness is SO Bracing. " exclaims John Hassall's iconic poster, showcasing the invigorating allure of this coastal town. Feel the refreshing sea breeze on your face as you explore its vibrant promenade and embrace the joyous atmosphere. Barry Island's poster transports us to a lively seaside retreat, promising endless fun and laughter for all ages. Immerse yourself in thrilling rides, golden sands, and an abundance of entertainment that will leave you with cherished memories. Sidmouth enchants with its picturesque beauty along south Devon's coastline. Lose yourself amidst stunning vistas and charming streets lined with quaint shops and cafes. Let nature's serenity wash over you as waves gently caress the shore. The Esplanade at Bray invites you into County Wicklow's idyllic haven. Stroll along lush lawns while admiring breathtaking views that captivate both heart and soul. Discover peace within this enchanting coastal escape. Hammocks sway lazily on famous White Bay in Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands – an oasis of relaxation nestled within West Indies' tropical paradise. Allow your worries to melt away as turquoise waters lullaby your senses. Cala en Porter unveils Menorca's hidden gem on its southeast coast – a tranquil beach framed by azure Mediterranean waters. Bask under the warm sun or venture into crystal-clear depths for unforgettable underwater adventures. Valencia entices visitors with promises of being Spain's Garden of Eden through captivating posters that showcase vibrant landscapes adorned with blooming flowers and bountiful orchards – a true feast for all senses.