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The Sleepy History of the Deckchair

Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

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The Rise of the Seaside Holiday

The Vistekchas became synonymous with this new type of seaside. Over 70 peers were built at various locations between the 1860s and 1900s. They housed cafes, bandstands, magic shows and fortune tellers. The chair that had once been a mark of status now became tied to leisure and relaxation. It was still a place of relaxation, but one with fun fairs, candy floss, brass bands and ice cream cones.

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