Manly Cove beach over the years

The middle photo was taken a few days ago. The other four photos are in the public domain and three of them show how very popular this area was for many years.
In 1974 there was quite a storm which destroyed the boardwalk connecting the ferry wharf to the headland.
Note that this is a Sydney Harbour beach and not Manly Beach which is on the Pacific Ocean side of Manly.

[bkb in the city]

Well done

[Diana]

What great comparison shots in your lovely collage, it sure has changed! We were in Manly almost 30 years ago ;-)

[Casablanca]

This is fabulous! I stood on that beach in 1996....feels a long time ago, but not as long as 1885! Liked it a lot with those characteristic trees behind the beach.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Fabulous

[Issi Bannerman]

How lovely to see all the changes.

[Cordiander]

A great review.

[Susan Wakely]

A great collage. 1974 looks quite a dramatic storm.

[Monica]

What a change!

[Joan Robillard]

Nice collage

[Pat Knowles]

So popular….the beach is very crowded in 1931 but it looks more attractive today.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful collage of the beach over the years !

[carol white]

A great series of shots

[Mags]

A very nice collage!

[Korcsog Károly]

The world is changing and we are changing too! Unfortunately, not as we would like!

[Olwynne]

Nice collage. How it has changed

[Rob Z]

Great collage John. This type of series is always so interesting - so many things change..

[Carole Sandford]

What a fantastic collection of images, showing the history of the place.

[haskar]

Beautiful collage.

[Dawn]

A cool review

[Christina]

Fabulous timeline - and a chance to see how things change

[John Falconer]

@christinav @Dawn @haskar @carole_sandford @robz @ollyfran @kork @marlboromaam @carolmw @beryl @happypat @joansmor @monicac @wakelys @cordulaamann @jamibann @bkbinthecity @ludwigsdiana @casablanca @365projectorgchristine

Thanks for the much appreciated comments. i Think 100 years ago there were far more people at this beach than there is today. Go figure!!

[Dorothy]

Love comparisons shots! I love Manly and Manly Beach. Fave

[Paula Fontanini]

Amazing collage showing the drastic changes over the years. Looks better than ever today!!

[Kathy]

Interesting collage of the beach scenes.

[Diane]

This is fascinating!

[Rick]

Interesting.

[Valerie Chesney]

Great collage showing change..

[Fisher Family]

A fascinating collage comparing different times!

Ian

[John]

What a cool looking place over many decades! Fascinating old photos!

[Beverley]

Awesome collage… really wonderful to see … love it!

[Kathy A]

That’s an interesting collage

[John Falconer]

@illinilass @bluemoon @randystreat @eudora @rickster549 @happysnaps @fishers @congaree @beverley365 @kjarn

Thanks. I found out that I can get old photos like this from the State Library if NSW.