20 British seaside foods and drinks that vanished from promendes

Описание: British seaside promenades were once bursting with quirky snacks, local treats, and traditional drinks that defined summer holidays by the sea. Over time, changing tastes, health trends, and modern tourism caused many of these iconic foods to quietly disappear. Here are 20 classic British seaside foods and drinks that have vanished from promenades, now remembered only through nostalgia and faded postcards.
The Lost Seaside Classic
Penny lollies in paper twists
Shrimp paste sandwiches sold from carts
Jellied eels by the beach
Hot treacle toffee slabs
Whelks with vinegar cones
Homemade lemonade in glass bottles
Rock candy cut fresh on the promenade
Boiled cockles in newspaper wraps
Sugared peanuts roasted on-site
Ginger beer brewed locally
Pink coconut ice slices
Scalding hot peas with mint sauce
Toffee apples without wrappers
Ice cream wafers (pre-cone era)
Liquorice pipes and sticks
Seaside fudge made in copper pans
Pickled mussels sold by weight
Sarsaparilla drinks
Marshmallow sticks roasted over braziers
Vinegar-soaked chips wrapped in newspri
Description:
Discover 20 British seaside foods and drinks that vanished from promenades, from penny sweets and whelks to homemade ginger beer. A nostalgic look at forgotten coastal treats once loved by holidaymakers across the UK.
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