Lowestoft
1858
Edward Hull's 1858 panoramic view of Lowestoft captures the Victorian seaside boom in delightful detail. You can see the long stretch of sandy beach dotted with tiny holidaymakers and those funny wheeled bathing machines, while a uniform row of grand terraced houses watches over the scene. Out in the water, a mix of traditional sailing ships and a puffing steamship highlight the era's transition, making this a charming time capsule of 19th-century coastal life. It perfectly illustrates how the railway age turned quiet fishing villages into bustling holiday destinations.