No social distancing allowed! Southsea beach rammed | Nostalgia

Imagine trying to put two metres between each of these sun-worshippers on the beach at Southsea in 1982.
By Deborah Croker
Published 5th May 2021, 12:10 BST
Crowds flock to Southsea beach to take advantage of the sun in July, 1982. The News PP5179Crowds flock to Southsea beach to take advantage of the sun in July, 1982. The News PP5179
Crowds flock to Southsea beach to take advantage of the sun in July, 1982. The News PP5179

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