01 Jan 1964
Clacton Pier
The family enjoys a sunny but windy day on the pier in Clacton-On-Sea.
Spotlight at the Fair
Rides, boxing booths, and a dog-faced monkey keep on moving as the travelling fair hits Mitcham and Stratford-upon-Avon, with a look in at Blackpool.
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