Couple on a South Coast beach

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Couple on a South Coast beach

A very jolly couple on a South Coast beach (probably Hythe, Kent), enjoying the sun, (the gent is taking typically British precautions against sunburn...) but also possibly sheltering against the promenade wall from a breeze off the land. Date: 1936

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Media ID 14254858

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

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EDITORS COMMENTS
A Jolly Couple Basking in the Sun at Hythe Beach, Kent, 1936: A delightful photograph captures the essence of young love as a cheerful couple enjoys a sunny day at the South Coast beach in Hythe, Kent. The gentleman, dressed in a smart suit and hat, takes typical British precautions against sunburn by wearing a knotted handkerchief over his head. His girlfriend, dressed in a summer frock and sandals, looks up at him with a loving smile. They seem to be enjoying the warmth of the sun while also seeking shelter from a gentle breeze that sweeps in from the land. The promenade wall behind them provides a perfect backdrop to their romantic moment. This charming image evokes memories of a simpler time, when the pleasures of a sunny day at the beach were enough to bring joy and happiness to a young couple.

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