THE PUBLIC DRIVE

1950s finds

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A windy beach picnic, a stubborn umbrella, and sandwiches that needed guarding.

The Umbrella Had Other Plans — 1957442 KB · 1957

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A seaside boarding-house arrival, with everyone dressed for the journey and far too much luggage.

Suitcases on the Seafront — 1954386 KB · 1954

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Sun-warmed paving, a striped parasol, and the first pool afternoon of the holiday.

First Day at the Hotel Pool — 1959701 KB · 1959

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Thin potato slices baked in a buttery onion sauce until tender and golden around the edges.

Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes — 1959733 KB · 1959

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Yellow peas simmered with onion, carrot, celery, and cooked ham. Thick, warming soup for a cold afternoon.

Yellow Split-Pea Soup — 1954608 KB · 1954

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Crisp, buttery cheese wafers with a small pinch of cayenne. Slice from a chilled dough log and bake.

Sharp Cheddar Wafers — 1957666 KB · 1957

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