To warm us up in this cold month we take a look back the summer of August 1990 at Felixstowe beach.

Ipswich Star: View of Felixstowe's busy promenade in the blazing heat Picture:JOHN KERRView of Felixstowe's busy promenade in the blazing heat Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

The first image in our photo gallery captures the old Felixstowe pier with a huge slide and other entertainment young and old to enjoy.

Ipswich Star: People enjoying the summer sunshine Picture:JOHN KERRPeople enjoying the summer sunshine Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

The attraction first opened its doors in 1905 – and just over a century later, in 2017, it underwent a £3million refurbishment offering a new amusement hall and restaurant.

Ipswich Star: Famillies set up their deck chairs to sunbathe on Felixstowe beach Picture:JOHN KERRFamillies set up their deck chairs to sunbathe on Felixstowe beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

Felixstowe has always been a popular tourist and holiday resort – a place to enjoy walks along the promenade and beach, whatever the weather.

Ipswich Star: Family enjoying their ice cream Picture:JOHN KERRFamily enjoying their ice cream Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

These pictures capture the beach on an August afternoon in 1990.

Ipswich Star: A couple reading on the beach Picture:JOHN KERRA couple reading on the beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

It was swarming with people in their summer attire – sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.

Ipswich Star: People soaking up the sun in the holidays on the beach Picture:JOHN KERRPeople soaking up the sun in the holidays on the beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

Families are pictured enjoying their ice creams as they soak up the summer sun.

What are your memories of Felixstowe beach in years gone by?

We’d like to know, so share them with us at charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk