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Skegness Collection

"Skegness: A Bracing Coastal Retreat" Step into the charming seaside town of Skegness

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall

Skegness is SO Bracing by John Hassall
Skegness is SO Bracing - the famous poster featuring the jolly fisherman designed for the East Coast seaside town by artist John Hassall. Date: 1908

Background imageSkegness Collection: Butlins - Skegness

Butlins - Skegness
Butlinland Skegness - Night Scene

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness is So Bracing, BR (ER) poster, 1956

Skegness is So Bracing, BR (ER) poster, 1956
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) Eastern Region (ER), showing a view of the Embassy Ballroom and a funfair, at the Lincolnshire seaside resort of Skegness

Background imageSkegness Collection: Butlins - Skegness

Butlins - Skegness
Butlins Skegness - The Putting Green & Monorail

Background imageSkegness Collection: Multiview, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Multiview, Skegness, Lincolnshire
Multiview, Skegness, near Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1940s

Background imageSkegness Collection: Motion blur of brightly painted merry go round (carousel) horses at speed

Motion blur of brightly painted merry go round (carousel) horses at speed, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSkegness Collection: Cartwrights Great Wheel - Skegness, Lincolnshire

Cartwrights Great Wheel - Skegness, Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSkegness Collection: Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston

Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14007

Background imageSkegness Collection: Clock Tower and Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Clock Tower and Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Boating Lake, South Shore, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Boating Lake, South Shore, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rollercoaster / Skegness

Rollercoaster / Skegness
Figure 8 rollercoaster at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness / Pier C1910

Skegness / Pier C1910
Skegness, Lincolnshire: the pier at low tide

Background imageSkegness Collection: Switchback, Butlin s

Switchback, Butlin s
Figure 8 switchback at Butlins Holiday Camp, Mablethorpe. Built in France, the ride was originally sited at Butlins Skegness camp

Background imageSkegness Collection: Fifteen brightly coloured buckets, mainly yellow and blue, for sale, Skegness

Fifteen brightly coloured buckets, mainly yellow and blue, for sale, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness Lincolnshire UK City Street Map

Skegness Lincolnshire UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Skegness, Lincolnshire, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster

Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster
Skegness is SO bracing - A Donald McGill parody of the famous Jolly Fisherman poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway (GNR)

Background imageSkegness Collection: Levasseur Antoinette IV replica 8

Levasseur Antoinette IV replica 8. One of two Antoinette IV replicas built by Hants & Sussex Aviation at Portsmouth Airport

Background imageSkegness Collection: Grenadier Guardsman, steam locomotive

Grenadier Guardsman, steam locomotive
Grenadier Guardsman, no. 6110, one of the Royal Scot type locomotives(operational here on the London Midland and Scottish Railway.) Built in 1927, no

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness - The Pier, 1895

Skegness - The Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageSkegness Collection: The Pier, Skegness early 1900's

The Pier, Skegness early 1900's

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness Lumley Road early 1900s

Skegness Lumley Road early 1900s

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness Pier early 1900s

Skegness Pier early 1900s

Background imageSkegness Collection: Lumley Road, Skegness early 1900's

Lumley Road, Skegness early 1900's

Background imageSkegness Collection: Drummond Road, Skegness early 1900's

Drummond Road, Skegness early 1900's

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness, Lifeboat, Anne Allen 1932

Skegness, Lifeboat, Anne Allen 1932

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness from the Pier entrance, Victorian period

Skegness from the Pier entrance, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageSkegness Collection: Central Gardens and Clock Tower, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Central Gardens and Clock Tower, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Pier at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Pier at Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Piazza and Bathing Pool, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Piazza and Bathing Pool, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rock Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rock Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Children's Paddling Pool, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Children's Paddling Pool, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Beach at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Beach at Skegness, Lincolnshire, looking north from the pier - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Boating Lake and Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Boating Lake and Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Boating Lake, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Boating Lake, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageSkegness Collection: Tower Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Tower Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageSkegness Collection: Bathing Pool and Paddling Pond, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Bathing Pool and Paddling Pond, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Putting Green, South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Putting Green, South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Tower and Palais de Danse, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Tower and Palais de Danse, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rock Garden, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rock Garden, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageSkegness Collection: Waterfall, Rock Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Waterfall, Rock Gardens, Skegness, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness (colour litho)

Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness (colour litho)
727963 Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Gardens, South Shore, Skegness.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSkegness Collection: Comic postcard, Couple at seaside sitting on a bench - Skegness pier Date

Comic postcard, Couple at seaside sitting on a bench - Skegness pier Date: 20th century

Background imageSkegness Collection: Butlins - Skegness

Butlins - Skegness
Butlins Skegness - Chalets

Background imageSkegness Collection: Harold Davidson, former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk

Harold Davidson, former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk
Harold Davidson (1875-1937), defrocked former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk, seen here lion taming at Skegness in July 1937. Unfortunately, this kind of activity led to his being attacked and killed

Background imageSkegness Collection: Skegness, the Pier (b / w photo)

Skegness, the Pier (b / w photo)
3091892 Skegness, the Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skegness, the Pier)

Background imageSkegness Collection: The Sands, Skegness, Lincolnshire

The Sands, Skegness, Lincolnshire. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSkegness Collection: Rock Garden, Skegness (colour litho)

Rock Garden, Skegness (colour litho)
726697 Rock Garden, Skegness (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Garden, Skegness.); © Look and Learn



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"Skegness: A Bracing Coastal Retreat" Step into the charming seaside town of Skegness, where the invigorating sea air and vibrant atmosphere make it a truly bracing destination. Immortalized in John Hassall's iconic artwork "Skegness is SO Bracing, " this coastal gem has been captivating visitors for decades. The famous BR (ER) poster from 1956 proudly proclaimed the refreshing qualities of Skegness, enticing travelers to experience its unique charm. And what better way to do so than by staying at Butlins - Skegness? This renowned holiday resort offers endless fun and entertainment for all ages. As you explore this picturesque town, take in the breathtaking views captured in the multiview postcard of Skegness, Lincolnshire. The motion blur of brightly painted merry-go-round horses whirling around adds an element of excitement and nostalgia to your visit. For those seeking thrills, Cartwrights Great Wheel promises an exhilarating ride with panoramic vistas over Skegness. And if you're a history enthusiast, don't miss out on discovering how the Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway once offered exciting excursions to nearby towns like Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Mablethorpe Mumby Road, and Sutton on Sea back in 1912. Skegness isn't just about leisure; it also hosts prestigious events such as Crufts 2015 – showcasing top-tier dog competitions that draw crowds from far and wide. If you're craving more adrenaline-pumping adventures during your stay here, be sure to hop on the thrilling rollercoaster that will leave you breathless yet wanting more. No trip to Skegness would be complete without a visit to its beloved pier. Dating back to circa 1910 when it was first built, this historic landmark exudes timeless charm against the backdrop of crashing waves and stunning sunsets.