Holidaymakers Collection (#6)

Landing in America (chromolitho)
7184876 Landing in America (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing in America)

The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)
7184875 The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Touring Club)

Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b / w photo)
7078865 Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho)
7184880 The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language difficulty, Paris)

People strolling on Church Parade, Brighton, Sussex (litho)
6014233 People strolling on Church Parade, Brighton, Sussex (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People strolling on Church Parade, Brighton, Sussex)

A Modern Christmas in the Alps (colour litho)
972722 A Modern Christmas in the Alps (colour litho) by Flower, Clement (1849-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Christmas in the Alps. Greeting a bobsleigh party)

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

German pride (colour litho)
7148645 German pride (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German pride)

The Lake District for Holidays, c. 1930 Tourism Poster by LMS (London, Midland)
7214683 The Lake District for Holidays, c.1930 Tourism Poster by LMS (London, Midland, & Scottish Railway) showing Honister Crag fell overlooking Fleetwith Pike

Ryan Hotel, St Paul, Minnesota, USA (b / w photo)
7157593 Ryan Hotel, St Paul, Minnesota, USA (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ryan Hotel, St Paul, Minnesota, USA)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Touriste; Tourist (engraving)
7197786 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Touriste; Tourist (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touriste; Tourist)

Denkmal Peters des Groszen (Monument of Peter the Great), 1895 (watercolour)
7205677 Denkmal Peters des Groszen (Monument of Peter the Great), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

15th century; 15 century; XV century; XVth century; fifteenth century; c15th; 15 15th 15th 15th 15th 15th 15th 15th
7225956 by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 14, 8x10, 4 cm; Private Collection; © Federico Bollarino

Rambla San Pietro, Necochea, Argentina (b / w photo)
7185381 Rambla San Pietro, Necochea, Argentina (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambla San Pietro, Necochea, Argentina)

Message from Holland (colour litho)
7200585 Message from Holland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Message from Holland. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Poster advertising holidays in Margate (colour litho)
7185302 Poster advertising holidays in Margate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising holidays in Margate, Kent)

Family at the seaside (colour litho)
7148652 Family at the seaside (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at the seaside)

Playa Bristol, Mar del Plata, Argentina (coloured photo)
7172615 Playa Bristol, Mar del Plata, Argentina (coloured photo) by Argentinian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playa Bristol, Mar del Plata, Argentina)

Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex (colour litho)
7153946 Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex)

On the Mount at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, August 1935
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken on a sunny day in August 1935

Pensarn Beach, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Pensarn Beach, 1860/94. Albumen print

Woolacombe Sands, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Woolacombe Sands, 1860/94. Albumen print

The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum
6340374 The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum)

The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge
6340373 The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge)

The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy
6340367 The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy)

London crowds leave for Margate by paddle steamer from the Old Swan Pier just above London Bridge
3637579 London crowds leave for Margate by paddle steamer from the Old Swan Pier just above London Bridge and opposite Fishmongers Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"Skylarks"on Brighton Beach (litho)
3620732 " Skylarks" on Brighton Beach (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Skylarks" on Brighton Beach)

The sea-going electric car, Brighton (litho)
3620729 The sea-going electric car, Brighton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sea-going electric car, Brighton)

A Popular Wave: women playing in the waves at the seaside (colour litho)
6001251 A Popular Wave: women playing in the waves at the seaside (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Popular Wave)

English society drawn by a Japanese artist: the front, Brighton (engraving)
6015089 English society drawn by a Japanese artist: the front, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English society drawn by a Japanese artist)

British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone and his wife Catherine climbing Snowdon during their holiday in Wales
6014151 British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone and his wife Catherine climbing Snowdon during their holiday in Wales, 1892 (litho) by English School

Family group on holiday (colour litho)
6000010 Family group on holiday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family group on holiday. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man with two wooden legs extolling the health benefits of paddling in the sea (colour litho)
5999957 Man with two wooden legs extolling the health benefits of paddling in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People relaxing at the beach, California, USA (photo)
5999803 People relaxing at the beach, California, USA (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People relaxing at the beach, California, USA)

Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho)
5999979 Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool)

Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
498489 Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c.1880s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stagecoach route between Barnstaple and Woolacombe Sands.); English

On the Sands - Uncle Bones (engraving)
981757 On the Sands - Uncle Bones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Sands - Uncle Bones)

The Smiling Prince (Colour Litho)
2809055 The Smiling Prince (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The smiling Prince)

An unusual royal journey (colour litho)
2809013 An unusual royal journey (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unusual royal journey)

A unique ballroom in the world (colour litho)
2809326 A unique ballroom in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique ballroom in the world)

The great excursion of the Touring Club in Cadore, The caravan at the Forcella di Lavaredo (colour litho)
2815579 The great excursion of the Touring Club in Cadore, The caravan at the Forcella di Lavaredo (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great naval maneuvers, The arrival of the King in Messina aboard the battleship Regina Elena (colour litho)
2815055 The great naval maneuvers, The arrival of the King in Messina aboard the battleship Regina Elena (colour litho) by Beltrame

Opening Of The Ith International Exhibition Of Modern Decorative Art In Turin
2798547 Opening Of The Ith International Exhibition Of Modern Decorative Art In Turin, In Front Of The Rotonda D Onore (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho)
2798540 The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa (colour litho)
2777660 The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales among the savages of Africa)

Comic postcard, Plump woman swimming in the sea Date: 20th century

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"Holidaymakers: A Journey Through Time and Destinations" Step back in time to the golden era of holidaymaking, where Aberdeen was known as "The Silver City by the Sea. " The LMS/LNER poster from 1923-1947 captures the allure of this coastal gem, beckoning travelers to explore its sandy shores. Butlins in Skegness emerges as a popular destination, offering endless fun and entertainment for families seeking a memorable getaway. Meanwhile, Windsor in August 1928 exudes regal charm with its majestic castle and picturesque surroundings. Venturing further west, New Brighton Tower stands tall against the Cheshire skyline from c1898-c1921. Its grandeur attracted visitors from far and wide who marveled at its breathtaking views over the Irish Sea. Barry Island Beach in Wales transports us to the vibrant atmosphere of the 1920s. Sun-soaked sands and lively promenades create an idyllic setting for carefree days spent by the sea. A game on a bowling green at Paignton's holiday camp in Devon epitomizes relaxation amidst nature's beauty. Here, vacationers unwind while engaging in friendly competition under clear blue skies. Scarborough comes alive through an iconic LNER poster from 1923-1947, showcasing its timeless appeal as a seaside resort. With Butlins also making waves both in Skegness and Bognor Regis, these destinations become synonymous with laughter-filled holidays that leave lasting memories. Across continents lies Atlantic City's famous boardwalk adorned with rolling chairs; it serves as an emblem of leisurely strolls along pristine beaches. This American paradise captivates visitors with its luxurious hotels juxtaposed against stunning ocean vistas. Even stormy weather cannot dampen Scarborough's spirit; it adds drama to this beloved coastal town that has stood strong throughout history. And across the Atlantic Ocean once more lies Atlantic City.