A group of friends in the sea at Margate, Kent

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A group of friends in the sea at Margate, Kent

A group of friends in the sea at Margate, Kent - displaying a fine variety of bathing costumes and caps! Date: 1919

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© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans

Attire Bather Bathers Bathing Candid Caps Friends Margate Variety 1919

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Amidst the golden sands and crystal-clear waters of Margate, Kent, in the summer of 1919, a group of friends revel in the joy of a seaside outing. The sun casts a warm glow over the coastal resort, as the friends take a refreshing dip in the English Channel. The scene is a charming snapshot of a bygone era, with the friends donning a fine variety of bathing costumes and caps that reflect the unique fashion trends of the 1910s. In the foreground, a young woman in a high-waisted, striped bathing suit and a sun hat with a wide brim protects her from the sun's rays. Nearby, a man in a pair of baggy swimming trunks and a cap adorned with a red anchor emblem wades into the water, while another man, dressed in a more conservative one-piece suit, lounges on the beach with a towel. Further out in the water, a group of children splash and play, their laughter echoing across the beach. One little girl wears a frilly, white bathing suit with a red bow, while another dons a bright yellow swimsuit with a matching cap. A young boy, wearing a pair of goggles and a red swim cap, dives into the water, creating a splash. The friends' joyous and carefree moment at the seaside is a testament to the enduring appeal of the British coastline and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach. This candid photograph captures the essence of summer, friendship, and the spirit of the 1910s, making it a treasured piece of social history.

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