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VIEW OF DAWLISH
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VIEW OF DAWLISH
General view of the beach at Dawlish in Devon. Along the beach there are several bathing machines. Date: 1892
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Step back in time to the quintessential English seaside resort of Dawlish in Devon, as captured in this stunning photograph from 1892. The view showcases the picturesque beach, with its golden sands gently lapped by the azure waters of the English Channel. The tranquil scene is brought to life by the presence of several bathing machines, those iconic Victorian conveyances that allowed ladies to bathe in privacy and modesty. The bathing machines, with their distinctive red and white stripes, are lined up along the shore, ready to be pulled by horses and ponies down to the water's edge. Each one is adorned with a canopy, providing shelter from the sun and prying eyes. The horses, harnessed and hitched to the machines, stand patiently, their coats glistening in the sunlight. The ladies, dressed in their elegant Victorian attire, can be seen preparing to descend the steps of the machines, their parasols and bathing costumes at the ready. The gentlemen, meanwhile, wade into the sea, their bare chests and shorts revealing their more practical approach to bathing. The scene is completed by the charmingly quaint beach huts, nestled amongst the dunes, and the distant cliffs that frame the bay. The calm, serene atmosphere of Dawlish in 1892 is a far cry from the bustling, commercialized seaside resorts of today, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of relaxation and leisurely pursuits.
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