Butlin's: 75 Years of Fun
by Sylvia Endacott and Shirley Lewis
After successfully developing a series of funfairs, Billy Butlin
progressed to opening holiday centres and hotels across the UK to
provide families with an inexpensive but entertaining holiday. Over
the years these centres first expanded and then declined in number
due to changes in our preferences for types of holiday. Now
boasting spa hotels, the resorts are very different from the chalets
of yesteryear. However, the original slogan 'Our True Intent is all for
Your Delight' is fondly remembered by all of the original
holidaymakers, whether they enjoyed one trip to a holiday centre or
still make an annual pilgrimage with their families.
This nostalgic selection of images, many published here for the first
time, illustrates the history of the various camps and hotels,
including all of the things we associate with this most British of
establishments. From Redcoats to water worlds, and from the
Glamorous Grandmothers competitions to National Talent contests,
this book provides an enjoyable and nostalgic trip down memory
lane for all who know and love Butlin's, allowing us a glimpse into
the social history of this quintessential British holiday.
ISBN Number: 9780752458632
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: The History Press
RRP: £12.99
Our Price: £10.99
To buy this book, please send a cheque, to include £2.99 postage
and packing, payable to 'Joyland Books', to:
Joyland Books, Southcombe Farm,
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
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