Ruth Gardner's Blog 03/12/2011: Back to the Beach

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 3 December 2011 entitled, "Back to the Beach".

Day’s Hotel, Sumner c. 1888

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On an empty beach near Sumner, a young boy and his Irish Spaniel stand at the shoreline as the photographer captures the moment. Further down the beach, beneath the original formation of Clifton Sp…

The Edwardian Seaside of Sumner c. 1905

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Sumner Beach was the last stop on the Sumner line. In this intriguing photograph, we can see the goings on of a typical summer’s weekend,  one hundred and six years ago.  Hundreds of city dwe…

Bathing Machines and Indecent Swimming Attire – New Brighton and Sumner Be…

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Bathing machines are at last to be established at Sumner, and they will supply a want which has long been felt. There is one already at New Brighton in connection with the Hotel, but I should imagi…