Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives 1970s
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Porthgwidden Beach in St Ives, Cornwall, is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph, showing the sheltered cove during the height of the summer season. The archival image highlights the iconic two-tier row of blue and white beach huts set against the sea wall, a long-standing feature of this family-friendly beach. In the background, the grassy slopes of “The Island” (St Ives Head) lead up to the historic St Nicholas Chapel perched on the summit. A clifftop car park is visible above the beach huts, filled with a dense row of period vehicles including colourful saloons and a white campervan. This factual record preserves the relaxed coastal atmosphere of North Cornwall during the 1970s, documenting the traditional beach infrastructure and the enduring geographical landmarks of St Ives.
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