To warm us up in this cold month we take a look back the summer of August 1990 at Felixstowe beach.

East Anglian Daily Times: View of Felixstowe's busy promenade in the blazing heat Picture:JOHN KERRView of Felixstowe's busy promenade in the blazing heat Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

The first image in our photo gallery captures the old Felixstowe pier with a huge slide and other entertainment young and old to enjoy.

East Anglian Daily Times: People enjoying the summer sunshine Picture:JOHN KERRPeople enjoying the summer sunshine Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

The attraction first opened its doors in 1905 – and just over a century later, in 2017, it underwent a £3million refurbishment offering a new amusement hall and restaurant.

East Anglian Daily Times: Famillies set up their deck chairs to sunbathe on Felixstowe beach Picture:JOHN KERRFamillies set up their deck chairs to sunbathe on Felixstowe beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

Felixstowe has always been a popular tourist and holiday resort – a place to enjoy walks along the promenade and beach, whatever the weather.

East Anglian Daily Times: Family enjoying their ice cream Picture:JOHN KERRFamily enjoying their ice cream Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

These pictures capture the beach on an August afternoon in 1990.

East Anglian Daily Times: A couple reading on the beach Picture:JOHN KERRA couple reading on the beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

It was swarming with people in their summer attire – sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.

East Anglian Daily Times: People soaking up the sun in the holidays on the beach Picture:JOHN KERRPeople soaking up the sun in the holidays on the beach Picture:JOHN KERR (Image: John Kerr)

Families are pictured enjoying their ice creams as they soak up the summer sun.

What are your memories of Felixstowe beach in years gone by?

We’d like to know, so share them with us at charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk