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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · 1d

@seasideferry.bsky.social is taking the #seasideheritage cause around the country.

Apparently there aren't many tickets left if you want to join her in #sheffield...

Dr Kathryn Ferry @seasideferry.bsky.social · 1d

My next book talk is coming up this weekend when I'll be in #sheffield for #offtheshelf Festival of Words. I'm speaking on Sunday at 6pm - here's the info
offtheshelf.org.uk/events/twent...

A nostalgic exploration of Britain’s distinctive and architecturally significant seafront buildings from the 1920s to the new millennium. This book takes the first look at how resort architecture around the UK coast kept pace with changing fashions and competition of foreign destinations.

offtheshelf.org.uk

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · 1d

That's because it's too far from the sea! 🤣

Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 2d

We are here in Birmingham today. Can't say I like the place.

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · 1d

This is a tricky one - Britannia Hotels arguably saved some of the grandest hotels at the British seaside but they have failed to invest in these buildings as key heritage assets.

Our #BigDayOut next year will be hosted by the #Scarborough Grand - we dare you to revisit @davidjarratt.bsky.social!

Dr David Jarratt. @davidjarratt.bsky.social · 13d

Britannia’s older seaside hotels provide a striking backdrop to current debates: ‘The crumbling seaside palaces at the centre of Britain’s asylum crisis.’ I stayed in The Grand, Scarborough once, not recommended. I do love Scarborough though. @seasidenetwork.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/7068...

The crumbling seaside palaces at the centre of Britain’s asylum crisis

How one hotelier built an empire from beloved community assets — and a government struggling to cope with a surge in migration

www.ft.com

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · 23d

We're going all #JaneAusten for our next #seasideheritage seminar.
Won't you be so kind as to join us?
seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 6

The full list of our #bucketandspade winners is now on our website - where did your choice come?
seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...

Top Ten Winners 2025 - Seaside Heritage Network

Discover the rich heritage of seaside tourism and its unique architectural legacy with the Seaside Heritage Network.

seasideheritage.org.uk

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Ailsa @clartyfeet.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations Redcar! #LemonTop #BucketAndSpadeListWinner

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations to #Stonehaven Open Air Pool for coming third in the 2025 #BucketandSpadeList 🎉🎉🎉

This #artdeco #lido got lots of love from our voters, a really special place.

If you fancy a dip the summer swimming season ends tomorrow...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 6

Second place in the #BucketandSpadeList is Douglas Bay Horse Tramway #IsleofMan

Here is Harry the Trammer accepting his award. Apparently they bribed him to stand still with a carrot and polos!

Back to work now Harry and Congratulations! 🎉🎉

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 6

Huge congratulations to the winners of the 2025 #BucketandSpadeList 🎉🎉🎉

Voted into 1st place was the Lemon Top ice cream, a treat beloved by residents and visitors alike. #Redcar

Well done Pacitto's! @redcarclevelandbc.bsky.social

Proof #seasideheritage is not just about bricks & mortar

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us for our Big Day In on Saturday 6th September, where we'll bring you the best of the #seaside wherever you're located. PLUS, we'll be announcing the winners of the 2025 #BucketAndSpadeList
To find out more and book your place: seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's #YorkshireDay so it would be remiss of us not to give a massive plug to #Scarborough #CentralTramway, the 1881 cliff lift which is on our #BucketandSpadeList this year.
Vote here for this gem of #Yorkshire #seasideheritage -
seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you've ever been to #WellsnexttheSea in #Norfolk you'll understand why the #beachhuts there are nominated for our 2025 #BucketandSpadeList.
To give them your vote go to seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

We love a donkey in a hat!!

Karen Averby 🌊 @karenaverby.bsky.social · Aug 1

#SummerHolidays ahoy!
For #YorkshireDay, some lovely bright mid-C20th postcards of Yorkshire #seaside resorts- Redcar, Bridlington, Filey & Scarborough- evoking memories of ice cream cones, sand between the toes & strong whiffs of suntan lotion that you just don't get any more.
And donkeys in hats.

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thank you Kim.

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 28

#SeasideHeritage is not just about bricks and mortar. Our #BucketandSpadeList celebrates alternative #seasideicons - how about the Lemon Top ice cream from #Redcar or the famous #JollyFisherman from #Skegness?

Cast your vote at
seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade-list/vote-for-2025-winners/

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Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust @greatgift.bsky.social · Jul 24

#Cleethorpes on crest of a new wave @seasideferry.bsky.social @seasidenetwork.bsky.social - www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

Crest of a new wave: Cleethorpes is all set for a seaside revival

The resort is extending its bucket-and-spade appeal to a new generation with a raft of investment, a series of new festivals and some original offerings on the food and accommodation front

www.theguardian.com

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Kim McDonald 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @unearthed-it.bsky.social · Jul 21

Go on, add a photo. 📱📷⛱️

Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're delighted #HistoricEngland is drawing attention to #seasideheritage this summer so lets help them focus on our undervalued resort buildings - add your stories about piers, bandstand, hotels etc here Englandhistoricengland.org.uk/listing/missing-pieces/seaside-stories/?id=1471825

Englandhistoricengland.org.uk

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 21

We're delighted #HistoricEngland is drawing attention to #seasideheritage this summer so lets help them focus on our undervalued resort buildings - add your stories about piers, bandstand, hotels etc here Englandhistoricengland.org.uk/listing/missing-pieces/seaside-stories/?id=1471825

Englandhistoricengland.org.uk

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 18

The lemon top is proving very popular with our voters - I'm sure you know why having tasted it!

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 18

Are you a fan of quirky #seaside attractions?
We've got 3 fantastic rides on our #BucketandSpadeList this year - Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, Central Tramway #Scarborough and the Super Snails at Joyland #GreatYarmouth

Vote for your favourite at seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's our pleasure. We're delighted you enjoyed it, thank you! We should put a disclaimer because we often over run but the speakers always have such interesting things to say. We've thought about fewer speakers but that would be less fun!

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 10

Really sad news that another #seaside amusement park is closing its doors. bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#seasideheritage #wales #porthcawl

Porthcawl Coney Beach fair to close in October after 100 years

Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl is to close in October, the owners announce.

bbc.co.uk

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 10

Big thank you to our super speakers yesterday! A really fascinating glimpse into the wonderful worlds of railway excursions, posters and miniatures with @suemajor.bsky.social Richard Furness and @mrtimdunn.bsky.social
Next seminar in November...

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Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust @greatgift.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great online seminar on early rail excursions, miniature railways and railway posters. #Cleethorpes mentioned in this rare WW2 poster shown by Richard Furness, and @mrtimdunn.bsky.social 's talk on miniature railways (here in July 2010 at opening of Rail to the Sands exhibition).

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 10

LOVE it! Hope you enjoyed the seminar Greg

Greg Hoar @greghoar.bsky.social · Jul 9

Me and my brother are racing around Exmouth miniature railway just waiting for Railways at the Seaside with the @seasidenetwork.bsky.social and @mrtimdunn.bsky.social to begin this afternoon.