Britain\u2019s beaches are a popular day trip destination when the sun is shining, but this wasn\u2019t always the case. Joining us to discuss the origins of the beach holiday, the history of British seaside resorts and how visits to the seaside have changed over the centuries is Dr Allan Brodie, a senior investigator at Historic England and a visiting fellow at Bournemouth University.\n\nTo discover a selection of English Heritage\u2019s best historic beach escapes, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/beach-escapes\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices