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We love to reminisce looking through old photographs of visits to the seaside: stirring fond memories of first trips to the seaside or stories of parents and relatives' golden days spent on beaches we still visit today. Here are some fabulous pictures shared from coast readers.

Prize-winning artist Faye Bridgwater seeks inspiration for her paintings on the Sussex coast, spotting birds, beaches and beautiful vistas

Words Caroline Wheater

Georgie Roberts, the founder of popular coastal jewellery brand Wanderlust Life, gathers inspiration for her designs during beautiful summers spent on the North Devon coast. Words LUCY JENNER-BROWN PHOTOGRAPH ADJBROWN.COM

Sarah Richard changed the face of scuba diving when she founded the online community, Girls That Scuba, to connect mermaids worldwide, highlight ocean conservation and encourage women to give diving a go. WORDS CAROLINE WHEATER. PHOTOGRAPH SIMON LORENZ

For Cornishman Mike Greig, the role of head boatman and harbour master for St Michael’s Mount is a dream job, blending his love of boats with dedicated service to the community. Words: Caroline Wheater

From their design studio near Newquay, Kara Wilson and Dave Barker make folk art wooden decorations. Words: Caroline Wheater

Relocating from London to Kent brought designers Cynthia Lawrence-John and Rae Jones together. Now, they run WerkHaus Margate, selling utilitarian womenswear. Words: Caroline Wheater

The co-owners of Sails and Canvas in Devon have a love of sailcloth and a desire to upcycle unwanted marine materials that drives their lifestyle business. Words and photographs: Emma Inglis

From an old flower shed-turned-workshop on St Martin’s, Fay Page draws daily inspiration from the unspoilt island coastline to hand-craft her intricate jewellery. Words: Anna Turns