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North Berwick – the Biarritz of the North?
When did our habit of taking summer holidays by the sea begin? In the 18th century it seems. Doctors began to recommend the ocean for its therapeutic properties and at first people went to cure their ailments. By 1780 Brighton had been transformed into a prosperous seaside resort, attracting many famous people. It was already … Continue reading
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Tags: North Berwick, Thomas Burnley, Victorian seaside holidays
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