Shanklin (sea & shore) old picture postcards

Pictures Shanklin (the town) -sea & shore

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dates, where given, usually refer to the date on the postmark

The Cliff Path
contributed by Susan Glousher, Canada

Cliff walk looking towards Sandown
contributed by Gwen Dundon, NSW, Australia

Shanklin from the Pier

Shanklin from the sea 1907

Shanklin Small Hope Beach

Shanklin Small Hope Beach - 1924

The original Shanklin lift was built around 1891 to serve the fast growing popular tourist trade and avoid the long walk either around the cliff or by means of the zig zag steps down the cliff face.  Around the 1957 this lift was replaced.

Shanklin Pier and Lift

Cliff walk and lift looking from the top of Shanklin Chine 1908

Shanklin Pier

Shanklin Pier - 1907

The pier was opened 1890 and was damaged during a storm in 1987 and demolished 1993 (re piers.org.uk)

Shanklin - Sands & Pier - 1908

Shanklin Pier - 1970ish

The pier was opened 1890 and was damaged during a storm in 1987 and demolished 1993 (re piers.org.uk)

Shanklin Esplanade - 1905

Shanklin Esplanade - 1908

Shanklin Beach
contributed by Barry Sowerby

Shanklin from the Pier