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Hotel Metropole OP00485
Filename: op00485.jpg
Size: 4438 x 3084 (2.5MB)
Date: 23rd August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
© Historic England Archive
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Hotel Metropole OP00485
HOTEL METROPOLE, THE PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL. The Hotel Metropole as viewed from the north shore with holidaymakers on the beach in the foreground. It was built sometime during (or just after) the 1860s. A number of bathing huts are lined up on the beach for potential swimmers. Photographed around 1900
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Media ID 22656260
© Historic England Archive
Beach Crowd Hotel Leisure People Recreation Seaside Sport And Recreation Victorian Bathing Huts Paddling
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the iconic Hotel Metropole in all its grandeur, situated along the picturesque promenade of Blackpool. Taken around 1900, this historic hotel was built during or just after the 1860s, standing as a testament to Victorian architecture and elegance. In the foreground of this snapshot, we see holidaymakers enjoying their leisure time on the sandy beach. The vibrant crowd is dotted with individuals paddling in the shallow waters and others basking under the warm sun. A row of charming bathing huts lines up along the shore, inviting potential swimmers to take a dip in the refreshing sea. The Hotel Metropole stands tall and majestic against a backdrop of clear blue skies. Its magnificent facade exudes luxury and sophistication, beckoning guests from far and wide to experience its opulent accommodations and impeccable service. This image not only showcases an era when seaside vacations were at their peak but also highlights how people found solace in sport and recreation amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when holidays were cherished moments filled with joyous laughter, carefree exploration, and unforgettable memories. Preserved by W & Company Limited for future generations to admire, this remarkable photograph allows us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in an enchanting chapter of Blackpool's history – where elegance met leisure on these sun-kissed shores.
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