[The Guardian] England’s seaside heritage from the air – in pictures

England’s seaside heritage from the air – in pictures

Aerial photographs of England’s best-loved seaside resorts, taken between the 1920s and the 1950s when coastal destinations were nearing the peak of their popularity, tell the story of how they developed. Initially places where the wealthy few bathed in the sea to improve their health, they became a magnet for the whole population. England’s Seaside Heritage from the Air, written by Historic England’s Allan Brodie, is published by Liverpool University Press

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