They evoke true seaside nostalgia and are photos taken nationally for news events happening at the time.
But for us here in Morecambe, they capture a bygone era.
1. Old Morecambe
A tandem dive from Schmidt and Marco, stunt divers at Morecambe. One dives into the Super Swimming Stadium pool with the other astride his hips, in July 1939. Photo: Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images
2. Old Morecambe
Mussel gatherers with their catch at Morecambe in November 1933. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images
3. Old Morecambe
This holidaymaker had to use force to entice her companions into the sea for a bathe during their Whitsun holiday in Morecambe. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
4. Old Morecambe
Expert divers Schmidt and Marco make a thrilling double dive, one riding on top of the other, from the top board of Morecambe's open air Super Swimming Stadium on July 15 1939. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images