South Coast Collection

Noss Mayo, south coast, Devon, England, UK

Seljalandfoss Waterfall, South Coast, Iceland

Fishing boat at Mullion Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1890s
Fishing boat PZ (?)24 (registered in Penzance) being dragged ashore by two men. Photographer: Unknown

Starling murmuration above Brighton West Pier, East Sussex, England

The Clubhouse at West Hove Golf Club, Sussex

Waves pounding bandstand in a storm on the south coast, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Worthing Beach on south coast of southern parish of Christ Church, Barbados, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

An old windmill at Rye, the south coast, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom
An old windmill at Rye, the south coast, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1971
General view along the beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912
Cottages and boats from the beach, one boat numbered FH236, with two men, fishing equipment, a young girl and washing in view. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

colorful fish and palm trees, a magical Mauritian mix, at Le Morne in the south coast, Unesco World Heritage Site, Mauritius

Chapel Nossa Senhora da Rocha at Sunrise, Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal

Bournemouth Pier, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Stilt fishermen at Welligama, south coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Playa Los Bohios, Maunabo, south coast of Puerto Rico, Caribbean, Central America

Brighton. The Clock Tower, taken from North Street quadrant 1931

Skogafoss waterfall, Sudurland, Iceland

Bournemouths Premier Guest House - Tollard Royal Hotel, 1929. From Bournemouth: The centre of health and sunshine, a booklet promoting tourism in the Bournemouth area. [Published in 1929]

A view of Shoreham - by - Sea from the air showing the bridges over the River Adur and out to the sea. 9 June 1928

Trinity House and its Work, a Visit to some Well-Known Lighthouses on the South Coast (engraving)
1056317 Trinity House and its Work, a Visit to some Well-Known Lighthouses on the South Coast (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity House and its Work)

Sea chart of the south coast of Cuba and Jamaica, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

a palm tree photographed at sunset, on the beach of Le Morne, Black River distric, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Five horses and people walking on the beach, Unesco World Heritage Site, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

The Fleet in Port, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1900
Fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour including boats with registrations PZ498, PZ214, PZ192, 100PZ, PZ422, 185PZ, 301PZ, 521PZ, 397PZ, 61PZ (registered in Penzance)

Polurrian, Mullion, Cornwall. 1899
View of Cathedral Rock and the coast to Poldhu. Two men, thought to be part of the photographic party, are seated in the foreground. Poldhu Hotel can be seen in the distance

Polurrian Hotel, Mullion, Cornwall. 1899
A view of Cathedral Rock, Polurrian Cove, Polurrian Hotel and the coast looking north. The hotel was built in 1890 as a railway hotel to serve the now defunct Helston branch line

Dinghy with fisherman and lobster pots, Cornwall. Around 1900
Small boat coming ashore at an unknown location. A craft with lug sail and other boats are moored in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat in a cove, probably Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Lobster pots can be seen in the water. The boat is thought to have the registration FY168 (registered in Fowey). Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat at sea under sail, Cornwall. Around 1900
PZ 207, the class A lugger Fiona (registered in Penzance), at sea under sail with at least two men on board and a man in a dinghy astern

Pont Pill, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
Pont looking north to the footbridge, with Pont Quay Cottage on the left. Three figures can be seen including a man in a rowing boat, a photographer with his camera and tripod and a man shovelling

Pont Pill, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1914
View of the hamlet looking down the river, with wooded banks and the old lock on the river. The farm house and industrial buildings, including the lime kiln, can be seen on the left

Polruan from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View across the river with unidentified vessels midstream, moored boats, boatyard, blockhouse and houses of Polruan in the distance. Photographer: Unknown

Lizard lighthouse from top of the cliff, Landewednack. Cornwall. Before 1903
The lighthouse was built by Thomas Fonnereau in 1751 as a twin coal-fired light, converted to oil in 1811, and electricity in 1874

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Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1975
General view of the cove with people on beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall, 2nd July 1912
General view down the valley to the village and beach. Children are posing for a photographer who is on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Christchurch Priory, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Queens Park Golf Links, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

The East Sands, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

a drone shot to capture some people snorkeling around Crystal Rock, Le Morne Brabant, Black River district, Mauritius, Africa

Cambodia, Sihanoukville, Koh Rong Island

Restaurants on beach at dusk, Mirrisa, South Coast, Sri Lanka

Beach of Antalya, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Vik, southern Iceland. Reynisfjara beach and rock formations

Blocks of ice at sunrise, Jokulsarlon, Diamond beach, Austurland, Iceland

England, East Sussex, Brighton, West Pier

The limestone cliff, Bonifacio, South Coast of Corsica Island, France

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The breathtaking beauty of the South Coast is truly unparalleled. From the charming village of Noss Mayo in Devon, England to the mesmerizing starling murmuration above Brighton West Pier in East Sussex, this coastal region offers a diverse range of natural wonders. Venturing further afield, one can discover the majestic Seljalandfoss Waterfall on Iceland's South Coast or enjoy a round of golf at The Clubhouse at West Hove Golf Club in Sussex. For those seeking sun-kissed shores, Worthing Beach in Barbados beckons with its pristine sands and crystal-clear waters. Nature's power is on full display along the South Coast as waves relentlessly pound against the bandstand during storms in Eastbourne. Meanwhile, an old windmill stands proudly amidst the picturesque town of Rye, showcasing centuries-old history that defines this part of the UK. As we delve into nostalgia, images from yesteryears come to life - Bournemouth's Tollard Royal Hotel exudes timeless elegance while Bournemouth Pier takes us back to a bygone era. A bird's-eye view reveals Shoreham-by-Sea's stunning bridges over River Adur, highlighting architectural marvels that span generations. Further west lies Cornwall with its idyllic coastal villages like Polkerris and Porthallow. In 1971 or even as far back as July 1912 when these photos were taken, time seemed to stand still amidst Cornwall's rugged beauty. Whether you are exploring hidden gems or iconic landmarks along this remarkable coastline, it becomes evident why people flock from all corners of Europe and beyond to experience the magic that is found only on England’s South Coast.