Seaside holidays in the 20s & 30s
The inter-war period saw the annual holiday become part of the lives of large numbers of people for the first time. In the Edwardian age it had been a privilege enjoyed by the few, but by the end of the thirties, 15 million people were going away to the coast for a week or two.
Lidos
The lido, or outdoor swimming pool was one of the most popular new buildings of the 20s and 30s.
Read more: Lidos
Seaside architecture
The 20s & 30s was a time of huge expansion in the numbers of people taking holidays in the UK. This lead to a building boom in seaside towns. Read more: Seaside architecture
Sun worship
In the 20s & 30s it was considered healthy to get the maximum exposure to the sun.
Seaside history
The British seaside holiday