Exhibition: 'Oh, I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!'

The exhibition was inspired by Shropshire Museums’ remarkable collection of over 30 early twentieth century glass lantern slides of Edwardians enjoying the sea air. “These slides were the holiday snaps of the time. They give us a rare glimpse into the lives of holiday-makers some 100 years ago.” says Emma-Kate Lanyon, Curator. Unlike many portrait photographs of the period, many of these pictures are often very informal and show another, more relaxed, side of Edwardian life. This collection of images is complemented by items from Shropshire Museums’ collection including costume and contemporary holiday souvenirs. The exhibition also allows visitors to enjoy some of the many delights of a coastal resort with a wide range of activities for all the family based on ‘end of the pier’ entertainments. Among the highlights are: a replica bathing machine built at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm: a selection of railway posters evoking the time when packed trains left Shrewsbury heading for the Welsh coast: a rock pool and beach: Punch and Judy: a display of period bathing costumes and much more.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Included in the general admission to the Museum & Art Gallery. Adult £4.50, person of state pension age £4, child (5-17) £2, student £3.60, family (2 adults + 3 children) £10, family (1 adult + 3 children) £7.

Website
www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/wm000021?id=EVENT554006