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Frinton Collection

Frinton-on-Sea, located in Essex, is a picturesque coastal town that offers breathtaking views and charming attractions

Background imageFrinton Collection: O E Simmonds aerial view of the Frinton-on-Sea Essex

O E Simmonds aerial view of the Frinton-on-Sea Essex
O.E. Simmonds aerial view of the Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - The Church

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - The Church of St Mary the Virgin, once recorded as the smallest parish church in England Date: circa 1910

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton / Essex 1907

Frinton / Essex 1907
Frinton, Essex: the beach, with huts

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - North End from cliffs

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - North End from cliffs - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Greensward and Cliffs, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Greensward and Cliffs, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Sea walk, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from west

Sea walk, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from west
Sea walk, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from the west - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, looking west from cliffs

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, looking west from cliffs - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Cliffs and beach, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from east

Cliffs and beach, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from east
Cliffs and beach, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from the east - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Connaught Avenue and Gardens, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Connaught Avenue and Gardens, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageFrinton Collection: Modernist House, Frinton Park Estate

Modernist House, Frinton Park Estate
A photograph of a modernist seaside house located at the Frinton park Estate, Frinton, designed in the 1930s by architect Ernest Wamsley Lewis. Date: circa 1937

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton, Greensward and Cliffs (colour litho)

Frinton, Greensward and Cliffs (colour litho)
727916 Frinton, Greensward and Cliffs (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frinton, Greensward and Cliffs.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton from Cliffs, looking W (colour litho)

Frinton from Cliffs, looking W (colour litho)
727914 Frinton from Cliffs, looking W (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frinton from Cliffs, looking W.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton, North End from Cliffs (colour litho)

Frinton, North End from Cliffs (colour litho)
727913 Frinton, North End from Cliffs (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frinton, North End from Cliffs.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton from Cliffs, looking West (colour litho)

Frinton from Cliffs, looking West (colour litho)
667932 Frinton from Cliffs, looking West (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frinton from Cliffs, looking West.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrinton Collection: Gladys Cooper and children at Frinton on Sea

Gladys Cooper and children at Frinton on Sea
Actress Gladys Cooper on the beach at Frinton-on-Sea on the Essex coast where she had a holiday home with her children Joan and John Buckmaster. Date: 1927

Background imageFrinton Collection: Dorothea Lambert Chambers and son Graham at Frinton

Dorothea Lambert Chambers and son Graham at Frinton
Tennis supremo and Wimbledon champion Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers pictured at Frinton-on-Sea with her son Graham who was taking part in the childrens tennis tournament. Date: 1923

Background imageFrinton Collection: Princess Otto von Bismarck at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Princess Otto von Bismarck at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Princess Otto von Bismarck on holiday at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. She was the Swedish-born wife of Prince Otto von Bismarck, seen here in a flannel trouser suit in Marlene Dietrich style. Date: 1933

Background imageFrinton Collection: Frinton, Cliffs and Beach from E (colour litho)

Frinton, Cliffs and Beach from E (colour litho)
727915 Frinton, Cliffs and Beach from E (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frinton, Cliffs and Beach from E.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrinton Collection: Southampton FC training in Frinton, Essex. Southampton FC Manager

Southampton FC training in Frinton, Essex. Southampton FC Manager, Lawrie McMenemy has a ride in a wheelbarrow, pushed by Jim Steele. 31st March 1976

Background imageFrinton Collection: Silhouettes

Silhouettes
On Reflection, sea defences at dawn on Frinton Beach, Essex

Background imageFrinton Collection: Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Ws Baker & Son Victoria Dairy milk delivery men pictured with their carts at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Milkman Bill Whittle (left)

Background imageFrinton Collection: Family on the Beach, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Family on the Beach, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Family on the Beach, Clacton-on-Sea, near Frinton & Walton, Essex, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageFrinton Collection: The Beach, Walton On The Naze, Essex

The Beach, Walton On The Naze, Essex
The Beach, Walton On The Naze, near Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England. Showing Children & Sandcastle Date: 1950s

Background imageFrinton Collection: Old Cottages, Walton on the Naze, Essex

Old Cottages, Walton on the Naze, Essex
Old Cottages, Walton on the Naze, near Frinton on Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1913

Background imageFrinton Collection: CJ5 2380 Evening beach fishing

CJ5 2380 Evening beach fishing
Evening beach fishing in Frinton, Essex, England

Background imageFrinton Collection: CJ5 2378 Evening sun on the groynes

CJ5 2378 Evening sun on the groynes
A low evening sun strikes the groynes on Frinton beach, Dec 2013

Background imageFrinton Collection: CJ5 2374 fading light

CJ5 2374 fading light
Sun setting over the beach, Frinton-on-sea, Dec 2013

Background imageFrinton Collection: CJ5 2373 At the end of the day

CJ5 2373 At the end of the day
end of the day at the beach, the sun sets, Frinton-on-sea, Dec 2013


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Frinton-on-Sea, located in Essex, is a picturesque coastal town that offers breathtaking views and charming attractions. From an aerial perspective captured by O E Simmonds, Frinton showcases its stunning beauty with its pristine beaches and vibrant greensward. The town's rich history can be witnessed at the iconic church, which stands as a testament to Frinton's heritage. Transporting us back to 1907, vintage photographs reveal a glimpse into the past. The Greensward and Cliffs present a serene landscape where nature meets the sea, creating an idyllic setting for leisurely strolls along the shore. As we explore further westwards on our sea walk, we are greeted with captivating vistas of Frinton-on-Sea from atop the cliffs. The eastward view unveils another angle of this coastal gem - cliffs meeting sandy shores under clear blue skies. Looking towards North End from these cliffs allows us to appreciate the entirety of Frinton's charm in one panoramic scene. Connaught Avenue and Gardens showcase Frinton's elegant side with their well-manicured lawns and beautiful floral displays. Amidst this classic ambiance lies a modernist house within the prestigious Frinton Park Estate – blending contemporary design seamlessly into this traditional seaside town. Color lithographs bring life to historic images capturing both Greensward and Cliffs as well as providing a western perspective overlooking Frinton from atop those same cliffs. These prints serve as reminders of how time has shaped this beloved destination while preserving its timeless allure.