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Which lost British seaside pastime deserves a proper comeback?
Bracing walks, dodgy weather and a stick of rock β the great British seaside once had traditions we've quietly let slip. Which one would you happily bring back for a summer stroll along the prom?
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
Punch and Judy shows
Once the star turn on every promenade, these squeaky-voiced puppet punch-ups entertained generations of holidaymakers before quietly fading into the deckchairs.
B
End-of-the-pier variety shows
Long summer evenings once meant crooners, comics and dancers strutting their stuff over the waves. A proper night out without a single smartphone in sight.
C
Donkey rides on the sand
A wobbly plod along the beach was a rite of passage for many a British child. Now increasingly rare, but still tugging at nostalgic heartstrings.
D
Knobbly knees and beauty contests
Holiday camps once crowned everything from Miss Lovely Legs to the knobbliest knees in Skegness. Cheesy, cheerful and gloriously unserious.
E
Penny arcades with real pennies
Before flashing lights and contactless cards, arcades ran on coppers and hope. That satisfying cascade of coins was worth more than any jackpot.
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