In the early 1960s, beaches in England were vibrant social hubs, often bustling with families enjoying their summer holidays. Popular destinations included places like Brighton, Blackpool, and Margate.
Visitors typically dressed in modest swimsuits, often with matching beach cover-ups. Deckchairs lined the sands, and traditional seaside activities such as donkey rides, arcades, and fish and chips were prevalent.
The British seaside experience also reflected the broader societal changes of the time, including increasing leisure time and the growth of youth culture.
Overall, it was a time of transition and fun, capturing a unique blend of traditional British seaside charm and the emerging modern influences of the decade. These wonderful photos were found by
MartinJSnelling that show people at beaches in England around 1960.
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| Just chilling, England, 1960 |
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| Just chilling, Towan Beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Beach wear, Towan Beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Beach with ball, England, 1960 |
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| Boy on the beach, England, 1960 |
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| Cold water, Towan Beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Couple on beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Family on the beach, Hunstanton, England, 1960 |
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| Hunstanton beach, England, April 1960 |
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| Kids on the beach, Hunstanton, England, 1960 |
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| On the beach, England, 1960 |
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| Paddling, Newquay Beach, England, June 1960 |
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| Paddling, Towan Beach, Newquay, England, 1960 |
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| Paddling, Towan Beach, Newquay, England, 1960 |
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| Playing on the beach, Newquay, June 1960 |
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| Posing on Newquay Beach, England, June 1960 |
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| Posing on Newquay Beach, England, June 1960 |
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| Posing on Newquay Beach, England, June 1960 |
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| Posing on Newquay Beach, England, June 1960 |
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| Posing on the beach, somewhere in England, June 1960 |
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| Posing on Towan Beach, Newquay, 1960 |
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| Relaxing, Tolcarne beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Sun factor 'knitwear', Towan Beach, Newquay, England, June 1960 |
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| Surfing in Devon, England, 1960 |
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| Tolcarne Beach, Newquay, England, 1960 |
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| Towan Beach, Newquay, June 1960 |
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| Towan Beach, Newquay, June 1960 |
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| Towan Beach, Newquay, June 1960 |
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| Towan Beach, Newquay, June 1960 |
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| Wet Sand, Towan Beach, Newquay, 1960 |
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