Deck Chair Collection (page 9)

The lawn at Oliver Lodge on Lake Winnipesauke in Meredith, New Hampshire

Avoiding the Crush by Reginald Higgins
A man smoking a pipe and a young woman with a fashionable eton crop, studiously ignore each other and sit as far apart as possible on a row of deckchairs at a smart seaside resort

Four women outside a beach hut, Walton, Essex
A typical summer scene at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, showing four women sitting in front of their beach hut close to Walton Pier. circa 1930

Silhouette of a couple in a garden. He is relaxing in a deckchair while she attaches a hammock to a tree

Woman on holiday, sitting in a deckchair
A woman on holiday, sitting in a deckchair on a pebbly beach. circa 1930s

Young woman in deckchair with dog
A young woman sitting in a deckchair in a back garden with a dog on her lap. Date: circa 1930s

Folding Travel Chair
A useful chair for holidays and picnics. Folds into a very small waterproof bag, with a stud fastener and handle for carrying! Date: 1930s

Young woman in deckchair
A young woman sitting in a deckchair in a back garden. Date: circa 1930s

Poster, Dutch mother on holiday with daughters
Poster depicting a Dutch mother on holiday with her two daughters (a public service advertisement). circa late 1930s

Crowded beach at New Brighton, Merseyside
A crowded beach at New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside, with the Tower Ballroom and a childrens fairground ride in the background. circa 1940s

Seaside section, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London
An artists impression of the Seaside section of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. Showing people enjoying the various attractions, including peep shows

Brazza in Deckchair
PIERRE SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA French traveller in Africa, on the eve of his exploratory expedition to the Sangha Date: 1852 - 1905

Deck chairs in a park

Tropical Island, Kuramathi Island, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

For the Modern Sun Worshipper by Gordon Conway
A suggestion for a beach pyjama suit worn with a camisole top and a wide brimmed sun hat

Patriotic World War One postcard
A dashing naval officer offers a deckchair to a young lady wearing a complementary sailor dress. The scene is given a patriotic flavour with a Union Jack cushion and a bulldog standing by

Malby family at leisure in their garden
The Malby family (two children, and a woman in a deckchair) at leisure in their garden at Woodford, Essex

Three sisters sitting in a Pembrokeshire garden
A family group of three middle-aged Edwardian sisters, sitting in the garden of a Pembrokeshire house. They are all wearing black clothes, in mourning for King Edward VII

Setting The Ball Rolling
A young lady accidently drops her ball of wool prompting a handsome young man to retrieve it

A Brine Wave
The birth of the switch back and water chute idea - A man watches as his wife falls off a cliff into the sea on her deckchair

On the Trouville Beach
A fashionable group socialising on the beach in Trouville

Lady Passenger on a Trans-Atlantic Steamship, 1888
Illustration showing a female passenger on the trans-Atlantic steamship Moselle, relaxing on her deckchair with a book, 1888

Convalescence
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing a small monkey chewing an apple while looking after a convalescing Granpop the orang-utan

Turkish Bath Treatment
A young woman in a towel sits on a deckchair in a Turkish bath at Hotel Australia, Sydney. Turkish baths give that 100 per cent feeling, stimulating the circulation and complexion

Lyme Regis / Beach 1950S
Families have a day out at the seaside

Boys and men camping 1905
A group of boys and men relaxing on a camping holiday, with a wind-up gramophone to keep them entertained

Relaxing in a Deckchair
Sitting back in a deckchair and putting you feet up. What better way is there to spend an afternoon

Tourists in deck chairs on the snow in winter at the ski resort of Arosa in the Graubunden region of Switzerland, Europe

Lac Leman with water jet in lake, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Restcamp pool in Mapungubwe National Park, Limpopo Province, South Africa, Africa

Deckchair against whitewashed wall, Imerovigli, Santorini (Thira), Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Deck chairs, Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Deckchairs in Regents Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wind on the Promenade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Palace Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Deckchairs on the Promenade overlooking the deserted beach and Pier Theatre early in the summer season, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Two deckchairs on the seafront, Sidmouth, Devon, England, UK, Europe

Deckchairs on Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Passengers on Cruise 19C
Passengers relaxing on deck during a cruise

Lido Pyjamas 1930
Marcel Rochas designs for the Lido show casual wide legged trousers or beach pyjamas, a blouson jacket, a long gilet or waistcoat & broad floppy brimmed straw hats

Bathing Beauty / Deckchair
Attractive woman posing in her swimsuit in a deckchair, with a parasol

Girl Snorkeller
A young woman, in a bikini, prepares to go snorkelling by putting on her rubber flippers. Her goggles & snorkel are worn on her head ready for the first dive

Two Females on Beach
SUR LA PLAGE Mother & daughter on a French beach : maman sits in a wicker seat which protects her from sun or rain : her daughter sits reading in a deckchair

On a French Plage
A disgruntled girl sitting on a deckchair, under an parasol, on a French beach

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"Deck Chairs: A Tapestry of Stories Unfolded" Amidst the tranquil shores, deck chairs silently weave tales that transcend time and borders. These humble seats hold secrets, offering more than just a place to rest weary bodies. They become instruments of deception, luring invaders into false security by disguising the state of the tide. In the backdrop of World War I's haunting silhouettes, wounded soldiers find solace in these chairs while receiving much-needed medical care. Even Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia seeks respite from his responsibilities, indulging in a seaside holiday at Eastbourne. From Brighton Pier's vibrant atmosphere to Beer's serene Devonian beaches, deckchairs dotting the coastline become witnesses to countless memories being etched into history. Met Police officers during the Grunwick dispute find brief moments of respite amidst their demanding duties. Reginald Higgins' "Strange Incense" fills the air as bandstands and viewing decks in Eastbourne offer panoramic vistas for visitors seeking tranquility. Juan Les Pins whispers sweet nothings to lovers reclining on these iconic seats. Yet sometimes, empty deck chairs tell stories too - tales of solitude and contemplation along Brighton's sandy shores or above Palace Pier where laughter once echoed through its wooden planks. Colored deck chairs adorn pebble strands like bursts of joy against Sussex's rugged beauty. These seemingly simple objects carry profound significance; they bear witness to humanity's triumphs and tribulations across generations. In their embrace lies an invitation for us all - locals and travelers alike - to pause, reflect, and create our own narratives within their comforting folds.