Life's a beach: These stunning images show how Sussex folk enjoyed the seaside between 1895 and 1935

Life's a beach: These stunning images show how Sussex folk enjoyed the seaside between 1895 and 1935 - including Brighton, Eastbourne, Worthing, Littlehampton and Hastings

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 28th Dec 2023, 14:31 BST

Updated 3rd Jun 2024, 11:24 BST

The weather is still a bit hit and miss right now, but full on summer is all but here.

Long days at the seaside and hotter days will soon be upon us, with locals out in big numbers soaking up the sun.

Our beaches have stayed the same for centuries, but, as these pictures show, life and fashions certainly haven’t stayed still.

And in our latest retro gallery we take a look at how people have enjoyed life at the seaside around our fine county down the decades.

You can view more retro content from around Sussex here.

1. Eastbourne

Holidaymakers on the sea front at Eastbourne, with Eastbourne pier in the background, circa 1895. Photo: Hulton Archive

2. 'Littlehampton

Paddling at low tide in 1895. Photo: Print Collector

3. 'Worthing

A general view of Worthing from 1895. Photo: Print Collector:f

4. King's Road, Brighton

A typical beach scene on King's Road, Brighton in the early 20th century. Photo: Print Collector:d