Shore thing! Spot yourself in beach photos from 1970s-90s

Thousands packed the beach at Felixstowe for the annual Round Table raft race in August 1987 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at some of our beaches over the years, with pictures of visitors relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere.

A crowded beach from near the pier looking towards Bent Hill in Felixstowe in the summer of 1975 (Image: Archant)

The summer of 1976 might be the one that everyone talks about, but, as our photos show, there was also glorious sunshine to enjoy during other summers, including 1978.

Salvation Army members entertaining children on Felixstowe beach in August 1979 (Image: Archant)

Our gallery shows some of the fun events and activities on Felixstowe beach over the years, including raft races and children's entertainment from the Salvation Army.

Thousands packed the beach at Clacton for the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996 (Image: Archant)

And there are memories of when Clacton beach was packed for a visit by the Radio 1 Roadshow in 1996.

For several years there was an annual raft race from the beach at Felixstowe. This was the event in July 1979 (Image: Archant)

Of course, during coronavirus restrictions, we are currently all avoiding crowds like those shown here.

A picture taken from the pier at Felixstowe in August 1964 (Image: Archant)

But many people will be looking forward to smaller, socially-distanced visits to the beach over the coming months - and hoping for some sun.

Waldringfield villagers clean up the beach in May 1981 (Image: Archant)

Do these photos bring back memories? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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