Deckchair
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A deckchair is a simple folding chair, usually with a folding frame and a single strip of canvas as the seat and back. Deckchairs are usually used on a ship deck, on the beach, or in the garden.
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Deckchairs in 1894
On-deck image of passengers on RMS Carpathia during a 1914 overseas tour led by Father Blasius Zeiser
Traditional deckchairs in 1961. Its traditional use. Passengers relaxing on deckchairs on board a German ship
Esplanade
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An esplanade or promenade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk. The historical definition of esplanade was a large, open, level area outsi
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…2001 for £35,000. The hiring out of deckchairs, on an hourly or daily basis, became established in British seaside resorts, often for use on piers and promenades, in the early 20th century. They were also often used in large public parks such as Hyde Park, and for spectators at informal sporting events such as…
The Atlantic City, New Jersey boardwalk esplanade, as seen from Caesars Atlantic City, opened in 1870, was the first boardwalk in the US. At 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) long, it is also the world's longest and busiest boardwalk. New Jersey is home to the world's highest concentration of boardwalk esplanades.
Central City Park, Macon, GA; May Day, 1876
Esplanade of the European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium
Usedom, Western Pomerania, Germany - longest beach promenade in Europe (Ahlbeck here)