Deck Chairs Collection

Deckchairs, beach and pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southend-On-Sea
Deckchairs on the sea front at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Busy Brighton Bus-Stop
Men, women and children queue to board the open-top Sea Front Service bus in Brighton at a stop outside the Royal Albion Hotel Date: 1952

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Redcar Beach 1950S
Lots of deckchairs and families with young children on the beach at Redcar, Cleveland, England

Cleethorpes Sea Front
The crowded sea front at Cleethorpes. People sunbathe in deckchairs and paddle in the sea

Sheep graze in Kensington Gardens
Sheep grazing in Kensington Gardens, London. The first ever Ha-Ha in the country acted as the dividing line between Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

DEAL BEACH
On the pebbly beach at Deal, Kent, some put up deckchairs, others put up with the pebbles

Coloured deck chairs on the pebble strand, Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

UK, London, Hyde Park deck chairs

Cricket at Chislehurst. 1935

Holidaymakers on Brighton beach. 5th August 1936

Margate beach during heatwave
Thousands of holiday makers enjoy the pleasures of the beach at Margate during warm and sunny weather at the end of August, 1927

On the Beach at Hornsea
View of the cliffs and beach at Hornsea in Yorkshire - a popular place for changing- tents

The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Creator: Unknown
The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Crowds on the seafront at Aberdeen in Scotland. [E. T. W. Dennis & Sons, Ltd. London and Scarborough]

Bournemouth Sea Front
A crowded beach scene at Bournemouth. People sunbathe in deckchairs and swim in the sea

Empty deck chairs on the beach and the Southsea Pier, Southsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Resting in the Verandah after... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Resting in the Verandah after a Days Shooting, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

'The Indian Relief Trooping Season - Passing through the Suez Canal, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Indian Relief Trooping Season - Passing through the Suez Canal, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Sunbeds on Pescadores Beach, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Deck chairs on Brighton beach, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Luxury infinity beach pool in sunset time. Palm trees and calm weather on the beach. Summer vacation and holiday concept

Luxury beach swimming pool at sunset with reflection of palm trees, tropical landscape, exotic island hotel. Loungers and chairs with closed umbrella

Mods v Rockers. Picture shows the scene at Margate, North East Kent in May 1964. Mods chasing the Rockers across the beach. Picture taken 17th May 1964

Families enjoying the summer sun and candy floss on the beach at Southend, Essex. 30th July 1963

The Lido at St Helier, Jersey, August 1934
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers at St Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands, taken in August 1934. People are enjoying the summer sunshine on the sandy beach

Cottage door EFC01_01_05_026_60353
Benwick Cottage, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, Dorset. Two red folding chairs outside the open front door of Benwick Cottage

Deck chairs in the Harbor of Zingst, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Northern Germany, Germany

UK, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, Weymouth, The Esplanade, Main Beach, Deck Chairs

Deckchairs on pebble beach, Sidmouth, Devon, UK

UK, England, Suffolk, Southwold, Southwold Beach, Deckchairs

Sunbeds at Paneco Beach, elevated view, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

South America, Brazil, Alagoas, Praia do Riacho, sun loungers and cocktails on the beach PR

CJ13 1770 John Young, Jaguar D-Type Long Nose
John Young, Jaguar D-Type Long Nose, Sussex Trophy, 25 minutes of racing with a single driver for cars that raced between 1955 and 1960 under the categories of World Championship sports cars

CJ13 1768 Harrison Newey, Lister-Jaguar Knobbly
Harrison Newey, Lister-Jaguar Knobbly, Sussex Trophy, 25 minutes of racing with a single driver for cars that raced between 1955 and 1960 under the categories of World Championship sports cars

CJ13 1766 Mike Malone, Ferrari 250TR
Mike Malone, Ferrari 250TR, Sussex Trophy, 25 minutes of racing with a single driver for cars that raced between 1955 and 1960 under the categories of World Championship sports cars

CJ13 1763 James Thorpe, Lister-Jaguar Flat Iron
James Thorpe, Lister-Jaguar Flat Iron, Sussex Trophy, 25 minutes of racing with a single driver for cars that raced between 1955 and 1960 under the categories of World Championship sports cars

CJ13 1760 Matt Green, Lister-Chevrolet Knobbly
Matt Green, Lister-Chevrolet Knobbly, Sussex Trophy, 25 minutes of racing with a single driver for cars that raced between 1955 and 1960 under the categories of World Championship sports cars

CJ12 1605 Deck chairs
Blue and white striped deckchairs, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2022

Girl in a deck chair (colour photo)
3104573 Girl in a deck chair (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a deck chair)

Girl in a deck chair (colour photo)
3104572 Girl in a deck chair (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a deck chair)

Poster advertising travel to Brighton (colour litho)
STC398734 Poster advertising travel to Brighton (colour litho) by Gawthorn, Henry George (1879-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone (colour photo)
3094781 The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone)

Holiday Time (w / c on paper)
HMP89807 Holiday Time (w/c on paper) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); 23.8x18 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

People seated in chairs on the lawn in front of the Astor Chanler residence at Barrytown
MNY381646 People seated in chairs on the lawn in front of the Astor Chanler residence at Barrytown, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print)
2629963 Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

The Quarter-Deck of a P and O Steamer (engraving)
1041758 The Quarter-Deck of a P and O Steamer (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quarter-Deck of a P and O Steamer)

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"Deck Chairs: A Coastal Deception and Timeless Comfort" From the picturesque beaches of Bournemouth to the iconic pier in Redcar, they have long been a symbol of leisure and relaxation. These humble seats hold stories that span across Europe, from Cleethorpes Sea Front to Southend-On-Sea. Intriguingly, these unassuming chairs have also played a role in history. During the Grunwick dispute, Met Police officers found solace amidst their heated duties by taking a seat on deckchairs. Perhaps it was their way of deceiving the invader as to the state of their emotions. Transporting us back in time, vintage photographs capture moments like sheep grazing peacefully in Kensington Gardens or cricket matches at Chislehurst in 1935 - all while deck chairs provide comfort for spectators. Meanwhile, bustling Brighton showcases its vibrant charm with busy bus-stops and pebble-strand adorned with an array of colored deck chairs. Sussex's own Brighton is not alone; London's Hyde Park boasts its fair share too. But let's not forget Deal Beach - where sandy shores meet endless horizons. Here, locals and tourists alike find respite from daily life as they sink into these timeless seats. Whether you're enjoying a sunny day on Coloured Deck Chairs or seeking refuge from city chaos along UK coastlines, one thing remains constant - these simple yet inviting structures offer much-needed tranquility amidst our hectic lives. So next time you spot those familiar stripes adorning your favorite beach destination or park retreats, take a moment to appreciate how these unassuming objects can transform any setting into an oasis of calmness and contentment.