In 1922 the English Gymnosophical Society was formed based on the work into naturism of Harold Booth. British Naturism can trace its origins back to 1891 and the Fellowship for the Naked Trust in British India. The first annual naturist world congress was held in London in 1951 although the International Naturist Federation (INF) was officially founded in 1953 in Montalivet in France. In 1970 International Naturist Federation held its annual congress in Britain. Locals turn a blindish eye and maintain that there is nothing wrong with nudism. Naturists advocate acceptance of social nudity and enjoy embracing the great outdoors through walking in the woods, relaxing on the beach, swimming in the pool and nude sea bathing.
The beach at Slapton Sands Nature Reserve and nearby Pilchard Cove have been frequented by nudist bathers for decades. News reporters Tony and Sally Adams visit a nudist centre at a country hotel in South Devon.
