Mystery collection of photos offers insight into the Edwardian British holiday
THESE photos showcase what the British seaside holiday was like over a century ago.
The incredible mystery collection
Whilst it may be typical to jet off to Spain for your summer holidays or head to America for a coast to coast road trip, a getaway in the Edwardian times was a little more simple and a lot closer to home.
A mystery collection of incredible 100 year old snaps from Edwardian times shows the traditional British seaside holiday.
The candid snaps were taken over a century ago in a series of locations across the UK.
The photos are set to go on display at the Shrewsbury Museum.
The museum are now trying to identify the people and places featured in the photographs before they go on display.
They said that unlike many portrait photos of the era, these appeared to show a more relaxed and informal way of life.
The photos show children playing in the sea and adults relaxing on the beach.
One image shows children fishing in the pools of water on the sand.
The photos show children playing in the sea
Another shot shows children posing on a donkey.
Some photos have been identified at various locations including Scarborough, Borth, Rhyl, Lowestoft but many are from unidentified destinations.
Stuart West, Shropshire Council cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: "These pictures were the holiday snaps of the time and they give us a rare glimpse into the lives of holiday-makers some 100 years ago.
"We would love to know more about the people and places that feature in these photographs - and we're asking people for their help."
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The photos are going on display at the Shrewsbury Museum
The exhibition will be on display later this month. Alongside the photos, a selection of railway posters showing the time when trains left Shrewsbury heading for the Welsh coast and a display of period bathing costumes will also be on show.
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