The Lower Esplanade at Dovercourt Bay
01 Lower Parade, Looking East, Dovercourt (1925) FW
02 The Promenade, Dovercourt Bay (1920) Wallis H&D FW
03 Lower Promenade, Dovercourt (1905) FW
04 #1889 The Gardens Looking East, Dovercourt (1911) W.A.Wells FW
05 #29531 Dovercourt, The Esplanade, (1907) Bell's FW
06 Lower Promenade, Dovercourt Bay (1910) Dennant FC
07 D.43955 Dovercourt,The Gardens (1914) Photochrom H&D FW
08 #7618 The Cliffs, Dovercourt (1912) Unknown H&D FW
On the lower promenade, opposite Cliff Road, we see a classic Dovercourt scene, taken during the "golden period" of postcards, two years prior to World War One in 1914. Bonnets and hats were the height of fashion, but also acted as practical protection against the Sun's harmful ultra violet rays.
Long dresses and sombre "Sunday best", were the call of the day, even a Burkini would probably have fitted in quite well I think.
This particular view was used by more than one publisher, as the second "printed" card from "Wyndham" shows.
Long dresses and sombre "Sunday best", were the call of the day, even a Burkini would probably have fitted in quite well I think.
This particular view was used by more than one publisher, as the second "printed" card from "Wyndham" shows.
09 The Cliffs, Dovercourt M F (1914) H&D FW
10 #29528 Dovercourt The Esplande (1907) by Bell's FW
This postcard posted in the summer of 1914, was a month prior to the outbreak of world war one, it shows a glorious sunny day down on the lower promenade, near the Queen Victoria Statue (seen here in the background).
The photograph itself was actually taken a few years earlier (around 1907) and illustrates a classic Dovercourt scene, taken during the "golden period" of postcards.
Bonnets and Boaters were the height of fashion, but also acted as practical protection against the Sun's harmful ultra violet rays.
Long dresses and sombre "Sunday best", were the absolute height of fashion for the day.
The photograph itself was actually taken a few years earlier (around 1907) and illustrates a classic Dovercourt scene, taken during the "golden period" of postcards.
Bonnets and Boaters were the height of fashion, but also acted as practical protection against the Sun's harmful ultra violet rays.
Long dresses and sombre "Sunday best", were the absolute height of fashion for the day.
11 #17851 The Promenade, Dovercourt Bay (1937) J.Salmon FW
12 Dovercourt General Veiw From S No. 9. (1907) FW
13 S.1261 Cliff Gardens, Dovercourt (1908) Kingsway Cards H&D FW
~ W5436 Dovercourt (1900) Wyndham Series H&D FW ~
~ 15 W5436 Dovercourt (1900) Valentines H&D FW ~
~ Note the abscence of the Queen Victoria Statue (erected in 1904) ~
16 Lower Parade, Dovercourt (1913) H&D FW
17 DVC 6 Marine Gardens, Dovercourt (1928) Tuck's FW
18 #1366 The Slopes & Promenade, Dovercourt Bay (1921) S J.Salmon FW
19 #6341 Lower Esplanade, Dovercourt (1909) FW
20 #20680 Dovercourt. Minature Lake (1907)
E.T.W.Dennis & Sons Ltd, Dainty Series Mint FW
21 No.6. Dovercourt Miniature Lake (1906) FW
The early 19th century publisher of these photographic postcards in the area, is unknown.
This photograph proved very popular and was used for a later coloured variety.
The lake was sadly later filled in and concreted over, where beach huts now sit.
Postcode for the nearest location is CO12 3LD click here for Google Earth imagery.
This photograph proved very popular and was used for a later coloured variety.
The lake was sadly later filled in and concreted over, where beach huts now sit.
Postcode for the nearest location is CO12 3LD click here for Google Earth imagery.
22 #127401, Dovercourt Bay. (1933) Bell's Publishing FW
~ Queen Victoria Statue, Dovercourt (1955) Moore & Laughton H&D FW ~
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