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Seaside Shelters by Will Scott
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Images of a bygone era
Once a testament to the popularity of British summer holidays and the country’s inclement weather, many architectural gems that provide shelter beside the sea now stand deserted, decorously preserved in time.
Dedicated to documenting their faded grandeur and intricate designs, photographer Will Scott travelled the length and breadth of Britain for his project, paying visits to iconic seaside resorts as well as to lesser-known sites along the coast, including Blackpool, Margate, the Isle of Wight, Frinton-on-Sea, Southsea, Colwyn Bay, Weymouth and Exmouth.
For so many these images evoke memories of childhood summers, when–not to be defeated by the undependable British weather–the seaside shelter meant that young and old could still enjoy the fresh air and fun of being on holiday even if that meant looking out to sea, eating ice cream or fish and chips and waiting impatiently for the sun to come out.
Scott’s definitive photographic collection of seaside shelters will be exhibited at the HENI Gallery, London, from 20 July to 19 August 2018.
Seaside Shelters by Will Scott at the HENI Gallery, 6–10 Lexington Street, London, W1F 0LB.
