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Surfing UK is one of the rarities of our rich surf

Surfing UK is one of the rarities of our rich surfing history and was the first surfing magazine. It set the trend for the many thousands of UK surf mags that have followed since the pioneering issues in 1969.

These are hard to find and we have yet to find a copy of issue no 1 which apparently was just a few typed sheets stapled together. If you have one tucked away, please get in touch with us at the Museum of British Surfing as we’d love to see it!

Surfing UK was produced in Porthcawl by Lindsay Morgan and sold in most of the surf towns around the UK. Issue 2 (as shown) was printed in a newspaper format and contained photos and adverts.

Sadly only 3 issues were produced and sold before it folded, due to poor sales, a lack of content, and insufficient paying adverts to help cover printing costs.

It made way for British Surfer to publish only 6 issues from 1969 to 1970 and Surf Insight’s 4 issues from 1972 to 1973.

We are always looking out for copies of old surf magazines as we are putting together the definitive collection of British surf magazines with the long term objective of digitising them all and making them available on line as a searchable resource
#surfheritage #surfliterature #uksurfhistory #surfmagazine #surfhistory #MOBS #notgangsters #MuseumOfBritishSurfing

Sunny weekend at #MOBS with visitors coming from C

Sunny weekend at #MOBS with visitors coming from Chile, Germany and New Zealand - thanks guys for supporting us!
Don’t forget we have number #10 of Real Surfing Magazine Cornwall uk in stock, so come down to the #MoBS shop and pick up a copy! We’re open Thurs-Sun 11-3pm.

Fantastic time at the @thewave for a wonderful col

Fantastic time at the @thewave for a wonderful collectors meet up and event at the weekend!!! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn a little more about us. 📸 @endlesssummerb #surfheritage #museumofbritishsurfing #MOBS #surfculture #history

Today this surfer becomes King. We hope, regardles

Today this surfer becomes King. We hope, regardless of your views of the monarchy, you are having a wonderful long weekend and find some waves.

We would love to invite you to the launch event fo

We would love to invite you to the launch event for our new for 2023 exhibition- The Women of British Surfing!! An evolving story.
The event will include a walk through of the exhibition by those who are part of the displays!!! We will also be hosting a discussion panel with @karmalouise @lauraloucrane @elliemiller.uk @originalsurfboards and as if that wasn’t enough we will be showing two local surf clubs (@wave_wahines @sauntonsurfsisters @sister_motion) AND the now iconic must see movie @girls_cant_surf_movie - the documentary telling the story of surfing legends and their tales during the 80s! Tickets are only £5 and on sale via the Wave Wahines website - all profits are for the Museum to ensure we can keep sharing this important history. #womeninsurf #surfingheritage #storytelling

Such a great variety of stalls at the Surf Museum

Such a great variety of stalls at the Surf Museum today!!! Ranging from vintage surfboards to jewelry to clothing!! We are there until 3pm so do come down and see the stalls and even come and see our 2023 exhibition!!! You know it makes sense. #surf #vintagesurfing #museum

We are OPEN 11-3 TODAY!!!! Come down and have look

We are OPEN 11-3 TODAY!!!! Come down and have look (under 16s have free entry!)

What’s happening in April here at the museum……….
We are having our Easter opening from April 4th closely followed by the much anticipated Surf Sale and Jumble on April 8th (tables still available!) and then the launch of our Women of British Surfing Exhibition on April 15th with a special panel and movie screening.
Stay tuned for full details on all the above

Coming next week!!! Don’t forget to book your sl

Coming next week!!! Don’t forget to book your slot and keep those ears safe!!! @surfmouldpro

We are ready for some music thanks to @jackbessant

We are ready for some music thanks to @jackbessant and @damonreeceofficial here at the museum today!!! See you all there team!!!! Let’s get it!!!!

We are getting ready for our surf sale and jumble

We are getting ready for our surf sale and jumble for both traders and any individuals with surf bits they are looking to sell. Tables are available at the awesome price of £5!!!! Drop@us a message if you want to book a table and we will see you real soon 🫶🏽

Come and see our new exhibition for 2023, includin

Come and see our new exhibition for 2023, including THIS fantastic story of the women in and around British Surfing! A huge story that will continue to change and grow over the duration of the display so keep checking in for new additions AND events through the year!!! Thanks @yvette__curtis one of the volunteers and founder of @wave_wahines for helping put this together. #surfhistory #womeninsurfing #surfingheritage @welshsurfing_ @scottishsurfingfederation @surfingengland @cisurfingfederation @britishsurfing

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