Photo:Circa 1880.Colorized by myself.Early Victorians generally had little interest in visiting the ocean for any reason,but somewhere around the mid-1800’s doctors started recommending spas and mineral waters as a cure for many ailments.Natural hot springs became popular places for fashionable Victorians to go to “take the cure”.Eventually,they discovered the charms – not to mention the relaxing properties – of visiting the seaside,where fresh air and moderate exercise provided a welcome

Photo:Circa 1880.Colorized by myself.Early Victorians generally had little interest in visiting the ocean for any reason,but somewhere around the mid-1800’s doctors started recommending spas and mineral waters as a cure for many ailments.Natural hot springs became popular places for fashionable Victorians to go to “take the cure”.Eventually,they discovered the charms – not to mention the relaxing properties – of visiting the seaside,where fresh air and moderate exercise provided a welcome

break from being confined to the large,dirty cities,where the air and water were frequently badly polluted.One doctor,Richard Russell,promoted the drinking of sea water as a cure all for diseases from jaundice to gout.At first these pleasures were only for the wealthy,but eventually the middle classes also came to enjoy visits to the seaside,where they could mingle with the upper classes in an environment that tended to break down class differences.

break from being confined to the large,dirty cities,where the air and water were frequently badly polluted.One doctor,Richard Russell,promoted the drinking of sea water as a cure all for diseases from jaundice to gout.At first these pleasures were only for the wealthy,but eventually the middle classes also came to enjoy visits to the seaside,where they could mingle with the upper classes in an environment that tended to break down class differences.

Lantanna Calyipso says:
You have done it again !!
Sachs this is vintage and so beautifully scrapped!
Apr 8, 2014

Lori47 says:
That is really interesting information and I love the way you placed the Victorian image of these ladies having fun at the beach! Terrific embellishments to enhance the image!
Apr 2, 2014

inkyD says:
Wonderful pic and page Rose-Marie, great colour tinting of the old photo. As always your additional information is fascinating, thank you x
Apr 2, 2014

Little_ Angel says:
Beautiful vintage page
Apr 2, 2014

Reny says:
Beautiful page!
Apr 2, 2014

Ferro says:

Apr 2, 2014

Xguern66 says:
I'm so glad I wasn't around then. Love the colouring - fabulous page.
Apr 2, 2014