Charting the social history of British seaside, John Osborne points to their gradual regeneration as holidays abroad become more expensive and 'staycations' become more appealing. This humorous and nostalgic journey around Britain's beaches takes readers to Redcar to Falmouth to Aberdeen's Beach Boulevard, stopping off at the Saucy Postcard Museum, the Punch and Judy Convention and the British Sandcastle Competition along the way.