Sandcastle Collection

View of the west side of Tower Bridge, London, c1950
View of the west side of Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, c1950, from the beach at Tower Wharf, showing children playing. Barges pass along the river in the background

"A Holiday at Berwick Restores Youthful Vigour", tourism poster, 1913 (litho)
BUT95951 " A Holiday at Berwick Restores Youthful Vigour", tourism poster, 1913 (litho) by Clements, R.C. (fl.1913); 62x100 cm; Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Record Office, Northumberland

DOG. Golden retriever holding spade with sandcastles
JD-21286 DOG. Golden retriever holding spade with sandcastles John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

King of the Castle by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy making a sandcastle on the beach. Date: 1934

Buckets and spades at the seaside
Two little girls on the beach at an unidentified British seaside resort, carrying their buckets and spades. Date: 1950s

Sand castles, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Sand castles, between 1900 and 1905

England, Dorset, Christchurch, Mudeford Beach

Girl playing on the beach, early 1900s

An International Conference, 1888. Creator: William Rainey
An International Conference, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Lummus Park, Miami Beach, Miami, FL. Creator: Chris Suspect
Lummus Park, Miami Beach, Miami, FL

Comic postcard, Three children building sandcastle Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl riding a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy on sandcastle with flag - You bet I ll defend my island fortress Date: 20th century

King of the Castle by Margaret Tempest. 1942

Children on the Beach (oil on canvas)
XPG329629 Children on the Beach (oil on canvas) by Atamian, Charles-Garabed (1872-1947); Private Collection; Turkish, out of copyright

On the Beach, Southwold, 1911 (tempera on silk)
CH402384 On the Beach, Southwold, 1911 (tempera on silk) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 31x36 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Oliver Messel, Mme Lelong and Serge Lifar at Venice Lido
Theatre designer and interior decorator Oliver Messel, Mme Lucien Lelong (Princess Natalie Paley) and the Ballets Russes star

At the Seaside (oil on canvas)
2830939 At the Seaside (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Mary Constance (1891-1940); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Miss Marion F

Building a sand castle (colour litho)
3092838 Building a sand castle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a sand castle. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

On the Beach in Normandy; Sur la Plage en Normandie, c. 1930
652891 On the Beach in Normandy; Sur la Plage en Normandie, c.1930 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 39.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A corner of the Beach at Concarneau; Un Coin de Plage a Concarneau, 1887 (oil on canvas)
652860 A corner of the Beach at Concarneau; Un Coin de Plage a Concarneau, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Schuffenecker, Claude Emile (1851-1934); 38.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sunny Day at the Beach, 1900 (oil on canvas)
824460 A Sunny Day at the Beach, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Simmler, Wilhelm (1840-c.1914); 60.6x98.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sunny Day at the Beach. Wilhelm Simmler (1840-c.1914)

Sand castles, Coney Island, NY, 1900-05 (b / w photo)
779208 Sand castles, Coney Island, NY, 1900-05 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Kevin Keegan and Steve Heighway demolish a Newcastle United sandcastle ahead of their FA Cup Final clash at Wembley. 4th May 1974

Stuart McKenzie puts the finishing touches to his masterpiece during Saltburn Victorian Week. 14th August 1992

Summer weather scenes June 1970 - A typical British summer scene, a child builds sandcastles on beach, however there must be a nip in tha air as both mother

Busy Day at the Beach Date: 1870

CHILDREN AT SEASIDE 1886
Children building a sandcastle on the beach at Sandown, Isle of Wight. Date: 1886

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Mexico, Zihuatanejo, Playa la Ropa, sandcastle on the beach

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Mexico, Guerrero, Zihuatanejo, Playa la Ropa, sandcastle on the beach

Childs abandoned sandcastles at low water on Harlech beach
A childs abandoned sandcastles at low water on Harlech beach, north Wales. In the background are the mountains of Snowdonia Date: 2019

Family on holiday in Spain - playing on a sandy beach. Date: circa 1950s

Beach scene, c1946. Creator: Shirley Markham
Beach scene, c1946. Painting done at age 15. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Little girl building patriotic sandcastle
Sweet little girl building a patriotic sandcastle on this Birthday Greetings postcard. Date: 1910s

Lady Evelyn Guinness with her children on the beach, WW1
Lady Evelyn Guinness (1883 - 1939), formerly Lady Evelyn Hilda Stuart Erskine. Wife of Walter Guinness, 1st Earl Moyne and mother of Bryan Guinness, and mother-in-law to DIana Mitford, later Moseley

Princess Elizabeth making a sandcastle at Craigweil House
" Our Little Princess" - Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) making a sandcastle at Craigweil House, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Date: circa 1929

Couple on the beach at Bournemouth - early 1960s. They are fooling about - the sandy contents of his small plastic beach bucket have been deposited on is head! Date: 1961

Two little boys making sandcastle on beach
Two little boys making a sandcastle on the beach. Date: circa 1960s

Building a sand castle
Two children build an impressive sandcastle atop which their little dog decides to sit. Date: c.1920

Sea plane at the seaside
Two children pause from building a sandcastle to watch a sea plane flying close by. Date: c.1920

Susi - building a sandcastle. 1950s

Malo-les-Bains, France - children building sandcastles
Children have a sandcastle building competition on the Malo-les-Bains beach, near Dunkirk (Dunkerque) in northern France. circa 1910s

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret at St. Pauls Walden Bury
Princesses Elizabeth (1926-2022) (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret (1930-2002) playing in the sandpit at St. Pauls Walden Bury, Welyn

Lords of the Sea - WW1 Patriotic Propaganda Postcard. Anyone wanting to tackle our fleet? Come if you dare, you will quickly retreat

Seashore. Sandcastles
Edwardian mother & young family making sandcastle on the beach. Date: circa 1910

Boys building a sandcastle, Eastbourne, Sussex
Boys building a sandcastle on the beach at Eastbourne, Sussex, with the pier in the distance. 1955

King of the Sandcastle
I m the King of the Castle! A group of children building sand castles on Cooden Sands, near Bexhill, Sussex, England. Date: circa 1930

Children at the seaside on a Christmas card
Children building a sandcastle at the seaside on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Sandcastles: A Timeless Joy of Childhood and Beyond" In this heartwarming scene, a golden retriever holds a spade, ready to assist in the creation of magnificent sandcastles. As if inspired by Muriel Dawson's painting "King of the Castle, " the dog seems determined to conquer sandy kingdoms. Transporting us back to 1913, a vintage tourism poster titled "A Holiday at Berwick Restores Youthful Vigour" reminds us of the carefree days spent building sandcastles on picturesque beaches. It captures the essence of an era when simple pleasures brought immense joy. The early 1900s were undoubtedly filled with laughter and playfulness as we see a young girl engrossed in her beach adventures. Similarly, Lady Evelyn Guinness enjoyed precious moments with her children on the beach during World War I, creating cherished memories amidst challenging times. From Dorset's Mudeford Beach to Bournemouth in the swinging sixties, England has always been home to sandy shores that beckon families and couples alike. The timeless appeal of making sandcastles transcends generations as two little boys enthusiastically mold their creations while Princess Elizabeth herself indulges in this delightful pastime at Craigweil House. Even beyond borders, sandcastle-building unites people worldwide. An International Conference held in 1888 saw individuals from different cultures come together under one roof—a testament to how shared experiences can bridge gaps between nations. As we journey across continents, Lummus Park in Miami Beach showcases how sandcastle-building is not confined by time or place. Chris Suspect's photograph captures both nostalgia and modernity coexisting harmoniously against Miami's vibrant backdrop. Whether it be through art or personal photographs capturing fleeting moments frozen in time—sandcastle-making remains an enduring symbol of joyous simplicity that connects us all.