Leisure and Play

Men and women a bus trip to Berwick pose outside The Salmon Hotel on Marygate. (1952) BRO 1944-1-505-1

Men and women a bus trip to Berwick pose outside The Salmon Hotel on Marygate. (1952) BRO 1944-1-505-1

In the 1950s Spittal was a bustling place during the summer when holiday makers flocked to the beach and promenade. A group of children smile for another camera on the miniature golf course. (August 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-2

In the 1950s Spittal was a bustling place during the summer when holiday makers flocked to the beach and promenade. A group of children smile for another camera on the miniature golf course. (August 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-2

A group of ladies take a rest after a stroll along the promenade at Spittal. (July 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-10

A group of ladies take a rest after a stroll along the promenade at Spittal. (July 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-10

The annual ‘Kelso Trip’ descended on Spittal during the summer months. Groups who worked in mills and industry in the Scottish Borders would come to Spittal for a day by the seaside. Until the line closed, they would arrive at Tweedmouth by train and

The annual ‘Kelso Trip’ descended on Spittal during the summer months. Groups who worked in mills and industry in the Scottish Borders would come to Spittal for a day by the seaside. Until the line closed, they would arrive at Tweedmouth by train and walk down to the beach. (August 1959) BRO 1944-1-2483-7

Berwick Amateur Rowing Club prize winners outside the boathouse on the banks of the Tweed. (September 1975) BRO 1944-2-2119-1

Berwick Amateur Rowing Club prize winners outside the boathouse on the banks of the Tweed. (September 1975) BRO 1944-2-2119-1

Before the days of mass foreign travel, most people holidayed by the sea. Here a group of girls paddle in the sea at Spittal. (July 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-4

Before the days of mass foreign travel, most people holidayed by the sea. Here a group of girls paddle in the sea at Spittal. (July 1959) BRO 1944-1-2443-4

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