I find the beach huts intriguing and have always wondered what the story is with them. Thanks for shedding a little light on it. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that anyone would pay those prices for a beach hut.
Thank you, Alicia. The prices are ridiculous. A new quality shed would cost a fraction to buy. But as property developers say, "It's all about the position". Even if I had lots of money to spare, I would prefer to spend thousands on other things, especially a nice house.
This brought back memories. In my early childhood ... late 1950's, early 1960's we used what my parents referred to as a chalet ... but the same thing as the huts you are referring to. It was on the seafront at Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire where in my early years we always had our holidays. I don't remember a lot about it. It was very basic.I have a vague memory that Mum and Dad could make a cup of tea in it... perhaps not, maybe they took a thermos? It had some deckchairs I think. Also a long wooden seat that you could lift the lid up to reveal a storage place. That's where we kept the buckets and spades. I remember this well because on one occasion my brother lifted the lid just as I sat down and I fell in it! We didn't own it so I assume Mum and Dad rented it for the week long holiday. Anyway, interesting to hear about the history, thank you.
I find the beach huts intriguing and have always wondered what the story is with them. Thanks for shedding a little light on it. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that anyone would pay those prices for a beach hut.
Thank you, Alicia. The prices are ridiculous. A new quality shed would cost a fraction to buy. But as property developers say, "It's all about the position". Even if I had lots of money to spare, I would prefer to spend thousands on other things, especially a nice house.
This brought back memories. In my early childhood ... late 1950's, early 1960's we used what my parents referred to as a chalet ... but the same thing as the huts you are referring to. It was on the seafront at Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire where in my early years we always had our holidays. I don't remember a lot about it. It was very basic.I have a vague memory that Mum and Dad could make a cup of tea in it... perhaps not, maybe they took a thermos? It had some deckchairs I think. Also a long wooden seat that you could lift the lid up to reveal a storage place. That's where we kept the buckets and spades. I remember this well because on one occasion my brother lifted the lid just as I sat down and I fell in it! We didn't own it so I assume Mum and Dad rented it for the week long holiday. Anyway, interesting to hear about the history, thank you.
Thank you, Jane, for your comment. I used to have holidays at Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe back in the 60s. We stayed on the caravan parks.
Great timing! My recent story about a trip to Southwold includes a photo of a row of colourful beach huts.
This was fascinating to read because I didn't know much about them.
I was hoping you would see this, Alan. I read your story after I scheduled this one for publication.