Our beaches have stayed the same for centuries, but, as these pictures show, life and fashions certainly haven’t stayed still.
And in our latest retro gallery we take a look at how people have enjoyed life at the seaside around our fine county down the decades.
You can view more retro content from around Sussex here.
1. Eastbourne
Holidaymakers on the sea front at Eastbourne, with Eastbourne pier in the background, circa 1895. Photo: Hulton Archive
2. 'Littlehampton
Paddling at low tide in 1895. Photo: Print Collector
3. 'Worthing
A general view of Worthing from 1895. Photo: Print Collector:f
4. King's Road, Brighton
A typical beach scene on King's Road, Brighton in the early 20th century. Photo: Print Collector:d