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Family Group pose for a photograph at Margate
Family Group posing for a photograph on the sandy beach at Margate. Note the bathing machines out in the water beyond them.
circa 1910s
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© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
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In this charming photograph from the 1910s, a family of five poses for a snapshot on the sandy beach at Margate, Kent. The low tide reveals a vast expanse of beach, dotted with the colorful umbrellas and blankets of day-trippers and holidaymakers. Beyond the family, several bathing machines are anchored in the shallow water, their wooden sides adorned with intricate floral designs. The father, wearing a boater hat and a striped shirt, holds a fishing net in one hand and a bucket in the other, while his wife, dressed in a long, flowing summer dress, arranges her children around her. The children, all dressed in their Sunday best, giggle and playfully adjust their hats as they pose for the camera. The scene exudes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, capturing the essence of a family day out at the seaside during a bygone era. Bathing machines, which were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, were used to provide privacy for those who wished to bathe in the sea without exposing themselves to the public. The family in this photograph likely came to Margate to enjoy a day at the beach, taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, building sandcastles, and perhaps even taking a dip in the sea using the bathing machines. This candid photograph, taken from the Grenville Collins Postcard Collection by Tom Gillmor, offers a glimpse into the social history of the British seaside holiday during the 1910s. It is a poignant reminder of a time when families would travel long distances to enjoy the simple pleasures of a day at the beach, creating cherished memories that would last a lifetime.
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