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Witness History: Britain's first beach for nudists

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Britain's first beach for nudists

27/03/2024 GMT

BBC World Service - Witness History, Britain's first beach for nudists

In 1980, a seaside town opened a beach where people could strip off as they pleased

In 1980, the seaside town of Brighton opened a beach where people could strip off as they pleased. It was the country's first site dedicated to nudists.

In 1980, the seaside town of Brighton opened a very unusual attraction.

It was the first British beach dedicated to nudists.

The opening followed a passionate battle between two local politicians and caused controversy among some locals.

In 2011, Madeleine Morris spoke to nudist enthusiasts and those who preferred to keep their clothes firmly on.

(Photo: Deckchairs on Brighton beach. Credit: Then and Now Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

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