Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Photograph taken 1953 © Copyright Historic England Archive ref: aa98/17446

A view of the pier complete with rollercoaster. In the foreground holidaymakers lounge in deckchairs while a small boat offers sea trips.

Location

Essex Clacton on Sea

Period

1950s (1950 - 1959)

Themes

Blackpool Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and opened on the 14th May, 1894.

Seaside

Tags

beach sea seaside people boat ship leisure holiday 1950s (1950 - 1959)