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Smart young couple sat on the beach in deckchairs
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Smart young couple sat on the beach in deckchairs
Candid seaside photograph of a smart young couple sat on the beach in deckchairs before a row of delightful beach huts with conical roofs.
circa 1920s
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Media ID 20025668
© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
Bowtie Candid Conical Deckchairs Delightful Huts Pointed Roofs Seafront Shoes Smart Unusual
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Charming Escape: A Smart Young Couple Basks in the Sun at a 1920s Seaside Resort This photograph, hailing from the Grenville Collins Postcard Collection by Tom Gillmor, transports us back to the golden age of seaside vacations in the 1920s. The image showcases a smart, young couple, effortlessly exuding elegance and sophistication, as they sit comfortably in their striped deckchairs on a sandy beach. The couple's attire is a testament to the era's fashion trends: the man dons a crisp, white shirt, a stylish bowtie, and fashionable white shoes, while the woman wears a chic, flapper-style dress with a sun hat, adding a touch of glamour to their seaside escape. In the background, a delightful row of unusual beach huts with conical roofs catches the eye. These charming structures, with their pointed, conical designs, add an air of quirkiness and character to the coastal scene. The huts, reminiscent of fairy-tale cottages, further emphasize the idyllic and picturesque atmosphere of this seaside resort. The sun-kissed sand, the gentle waves lapping at the shore, and the vibrant colors of the beach huts all contribute to a scene that encapsulates the spirit of relaxation and rejuvenation synonymous with the British seaside during the 1920s. This candid photograph serves as a beautiful reminder of a simpler time, when a day at the beach was a cherished escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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