{"product_id":"the-british-seaside-stuart-hylton-9781445679396","title":"The British Seaside: An Illustrated History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the captivating history of Britain's love affair with the seaside, from miracle cures to saucy postcards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelive the Edwardian heyday, the challenges of wartime, and the modern fightback against overseas competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover the origins of sea bathing and seaside amusements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the saucy side of seaside postcards and the evolution of beach fashion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how wartime transformed coastal towns into defensive battlegrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and anyone with fond memories of British seaside holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart Hylton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1445679396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445679396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Stuart Hylton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48453644976383,"sku":"9781445679396","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4bdd1712-b2ba-4e20-95dc-bb06a8c0917b.jpg?v=1777301389","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-british-seaside-stuart-hylton-9781445679396","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}