Figure 1.--Here we see two British boys on an unidentified beach. The portrait is undated so we don't know what time of the year it is, but the boys are done up in their winter clothes including gloves. The photograph was probably taken in the 1890s. A reader writes, "I think these two boys would rather be somewhere else. The boy on the left looks as if he is not enjoying being there." Perhaps the weather was too cold for the boys.

The weather in Britain can be extremely variable. The weather is never as cold as coninental Europe because of the moderating impact of the Gulf Stream. And because of the northerly latitude, the summers are not as holt as on the continent to the south. There can be beautiful summer days in Britain, but even during the summer there can be down right chilly days on wshich beach goers may have to bundke up. And people may enjoy a bech walk during the fall and winter when the wearher can be cold. As an island, all Britains live within a short distance of the coast. Thus beach outings during the fall and winter are very easy to arrange for families wanting a little fresh air or a bracing walk. Thus we see images of children done up in their winter togs at the beach or othersjoreline areas.

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