Trippers Collection

Budleigh Salterton
Trippers at this Devon resort embark on a tourist steamer able to come close to the beach thanks to the steeply shelving shoreline. A gulls eye view from the west

A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure boat full of passengers just about to pass underneath. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Eastbourne Pier 1950S
Holidaymakers and day trippers on the beach at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, beside Eastbourne Pier

Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland Date: circa 1901

Taking a boat trip on the River Thames at Windsor
The riverboat Hampton Court prepares to take a boatload of daytrippers for a journey up the River Thames at Windsor. The woman in the foreground is blowing up some balloons - perhaps someone has a

Worths Quay with excursionists awaiting a boat, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
A glass lantern slide picturing a large group of excursionists waiting for an excursion steamer on the Truro River at Worths Quay

Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons to Sydenham
Staff (and their families) on a Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons (trading as King Alfred Motor Services) of Winchester to visit the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, South London

Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
498489 Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c.1880s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stagecoach route between Barnstaple and Woolacombe Sands.); English

The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho)
2798540 The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Spring In Milan, The Crowd Storms Monzas Trams To Go To Spend Sunday In The Countryside (colour litho)
2798539 Spring In Milan, The Crowd Storms Monzas Trams To Go To Spend Sunday In The Countryside (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring In Milan)

A scary adventure (Colour Litho)
2777659 A scary adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scary adventure)

Packed riverboat at Windsor
Packed upper level of a riverboat preparing to take a boatload of daytrippers for a journey up the River Thames at Windsor

Gloriously joyous photograph showing three women on the beach. While two younger women in their swimming costumes giggle as they pose in front of a beach hut

Budleigh Salterton, Devon - viewed from the West - a steamer has pulled in (very) close to the shore to pick up some day trippers. Date: circa 1909

Crowds at London Zoo on Easter Monday, 1928
Crowds of day trippers taking advantage of the good weather, visit London Zoo on Easter Monday, 1928. The zoo recorded over 90, 000 visitors, 15, 000 more than the previous high attendance. 1928

Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate (engraving)
1107443 Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate)

Easter Holiday Sketches at Brighton (engraving)
1615476 Easter Holiday Sketches at Brighton (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Holiday Sketches at Brighton)

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The Azure Window, Tieqa Zerqa, Dwejra, Gozo, Malta

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PERU Transport Passengers relaxing in observation carriage of Puno to Cusco Perurail train journey. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

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Tourists visiting the Inland Sea, Il-Qawra, Dwejra, Gozo, Malta

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Tourists and boats in the Inland Sea, Il-Qawra, Dwejra, Gozo, Malta

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AUSTRALIA New South Wales Sydney Bondi Beach. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Bondi Beach Beaches Bay Sydney New South Wales

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AUSTRALIA New South Wales Sydney Bondi Beach. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Bondi Beach Beaches Bay Sydney New South Wales

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AUSTRALIA New South Wales Sydney Bondi Beach. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Bondi Beach Beaches Bay Sydney New South Wales

Family Group pose for a photograph at Margate
Family Group posing for a photograph on the sandy beach at Margate. Note the bathing machines out in the water beyond them. circa 1910s

An elderly couple sitting on steps outside Bath Abbey, Somerset, England. They share the steps with tourists and children trying to keep cool on a hot summer day Date: 1999

Hotel by the Pond at Dickebusch, under the lime trees (Sous les Tilleuls). Soldiers and day trippers outside a cafe, hotel next to the pond near Ypres

A Study in Contrasts at Eze by Marcel Poncin
A small group of fashionable holidaymakers encounter a local woman carrying fruit on her head through the narrow streets of Eze, one of the smaller coastal towns near to Nice on the French Riviera

Horse & Carriage Pleasure Trippers, Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Sign on carriage reads: Wollacombe Sands to Shell Beach Date: 1909

Edwardian boat passengers on a Clyde paddle steamer in August 1913 showing typical fashions among tourists or day trippers of the era Date: 1913

Oarsmen at Chatou, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XOS741870 Oarsmen at Chatou, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 81.2 x 100.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Gravesend, engraved by Henry Adlard, c. 1830 (engraving)
XJF472247 Gravesend, engraved by Henry Adlard, c.1830 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gravesend, Kent, c. 1830 (engraving)
XJF472249 Gravesend, Kent, c.1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Image shows Day trippers arriving from London by steamship.); English, out of copyright

British tourists, illustration from Voyage aux Pyrenees by Hippolyte Taine
XIR287751 British tourists, illustration from Voyage aux Pyrenees by Hippolyte Taine (1828-93) engraved by Emile Deschamps (19th century) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Yarmouth Pier
5th August 1912: Day trippers promenade along the seafront at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, during the August Bank Holiday. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cliff Sitters
circa 1908: A crowd of day trippers sitting on the cliffs at Saltburn, Yorkshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Two Edwardian Couples on a jolly jaunt in the countryside. They stop beneath a large tree and are lucky enought to be snapped by a passing photographer. Date: circa 1908

S Teerwood. Open-top charabanc
An open top charabanc, full of day trippers arrives at the harbour of a seaside town

S Teerwood. Picnic with touring car
A group of people make a roadside stop to enjoy a picnic whilst touring country roads in their car

Westcliff-on-Sea - The Bandstand
The Bandstand at Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, close to Southend-on-Sea

Trippers at Scarborough
A party of holiday-makers stand on the cliffs of Scarborough, Yorkshire : the ladies hair-dos and hats are in the height of fashion

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"Trippers: Exploring the Pastime of Travel and Adventure" Embarking on a journey through time, let's delve into the world - individuals seeking excitement, relaxation, and new experiences. From Budleigh Salterton to Eastbourne Pier in the 1950s, these wanderers embraced the allure of coastal towns and their vibrant atmospheres. Picture this: Taking a boat trip on the River Thames at Windsor. The gentle sway of the water beneath them as they admired stunning views from Portobello Beach in Edinburgh or gazed upon Richmond Bridge's majestic arches overlooking the Thames in London. Pleasure boats filled with eager excursionists awaited departure at Worths Quay in Truro during the 1920s. In earlier times, charabanc day trips organized by R. Chisnell & Sons would transport adventurers to Sydenham for an unforgettable escapade. An infernal scene captured in color lithographs showcased thrilling encounters that left hearts racing. Even back in c. 1880s, holidaymakers boarded stagecoaches for scenic rides amidst breathtaking landscapes - their black-and-white photographs now serving as nostalgic reminders of simpler times. But not all adventures were idyllic; history also reveals moments like "The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City. " Witnessing such catastrophic events became part of some travelers' stories - tales passed down through generations. Springtime brought Milan alive with crowds storming Monzas trams to escape city life and spend Sundays immersed in countryside bliss – a vivid scene depicted through colorful lithographs. Trippers sought both thrills and tranquility; they craved scary adventures just as much as peaceful retreats. Their journeys painted a tapestry rich with exploration, discovery, and human spirit. So next time you embark on your own adventure or plan a getaway, remember those who came before you – those intrepid trippers who paved the way for the joy of travel we experience today.