File:3rd Herne Bay Pier West Beach 1918.jpg

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Postcard dated 1918 including a distant view, from the West Beach, of the third Herne Bay Pier which was built 1899. Taken in Herne Bay, Kent, England. It is postmarked "Openshaw D. Manchester 10.30am 9 MR 18". The Grand Pier Pavilion, visible in the distance, was built in 1910.

Points of interest:

  • The bathing tents and Edwardian costumes may suggest that the photo was taken before 1914, i.e. before World War II
  • The 19th early 20th century custom of wearing best clothes to the beach, and of paddling rather than swimming
  • The Kentish hoys, or small rowing boats
  • The steep beach at this part of the coast, thought to have been caused by the building of Hampton Pier.
Date between 1910 and 1918
date QS:P,+1910-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319,+1910-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1918-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.

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