'Timeless' pictures show campers enjoying the sun on Suffolk coast in 1934

The 87-year-old images, from before the Second World War, have been uncovered by John Last, having previously been owned by his father.

People enjoy the sun at Minsmere in 1934 (Image: John Last)

Mr Last decided he would share the long-lost pictures, which show people lounging in the sun on the beach and setting up campsites, on social media.

The beach was packed with tourists 87 years ago (Image: John Last)

He said: "The pictures form an album belonging to my late father. They were probably all taken on a basic box camera by one of the group.

People set up tents and camped on the coast (Image: John Last)

"It was only recently that l rediscovered the album in a chest of drawers.

The beach is now surrounded by the RSPB nature reserve (Image: John Last)

"The pictures are 87 years old, yet seemingly timeless."

Two tourists enjoy their time on the coast (Image: John Last)

Minsmere and the surrounding area have drastically changed in the time since the pictures were taken - including the designation of the RSPB nature reserve and the construction of the Sizewell nuclear power stations.