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The British Seaside: An Illustrated History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445679396)
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xExplore the captivating history of Britain's love affair with the seaside, from miracle cures to saucy postcards.
For over two centuries, the British seaside has held a special place in the nation's heart. This illustrated history delves into the evolution of this relationship, revealing how coastal towns transformed into hubs of leisure and health. Discover the impact of steamboats and railways on mass tourism, and the social battles fought over beach attire and seaside entertainment.
Relive the Edwardian heyday, the challenges of wartime, and the modern fightback against overseas competition.
- Uncover the origins of sea bathing and seaside amusements.
- Explore the saucy side of seaside postcards and the evolution of beach fashion.
- Learn how wartime transformed coastal towns into defensive battlegrounds.
Author: Stuart Hylton
ISBN-10: 1445679396
ISBN-13: 9781445679396
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2018
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
By Stuart Hylton
xStuart Hylton grew up in Windsor, studied at Manchester University and has written over twenty books on historical subjects, local and national, including From Rationing to Rock, Their Darkest Hour, an alternative view of the Home Front during the Second World War, A History of Manchester, The Grand Experiment and The Horseless Carriage. He is a member of the Education Team at the Great Western Society's Didcot Railway Centre.
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