Throughout the century, the walk about the town and 
particularly along the seafront, was an essential part of 
the life of a resort. Everyone came out to see and be seen. 
The rich in their carriages, or on their horses and later 
in their motors. The rest on their feet, all dressed in 
their finest, but with the formal etiquette of the town now 
relaxed. The highlight of the seaside day visit was not 
morning bathing or sitting on the beach, but the afternoon 
promenade.