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Billy Butlin, and Sergeant John Caffrey, VC, one of the Commissionaires at Filey Holiday Camp After the war, it became apparent that most holiday camps in Britain had been damaged by troop occupation, and the situation was so bad that questions were raised in parliament.

Away from the holiday camps, Billy Butlin was expanding his empire which included opening a revolving restaurant at the top of what is now the ...

Who was Billy Butlin? William Heygate Edmund Colborne Butlin was born in the Cape Colony (part of modern-day South Africa) in September 1899. His parents …

15.04.2006 · Billy Butlin became a byword for wholesome family fun when he revitalised the leisure scene with his first holiday camp 70 years ago. But there was a more sinister side to the man who promised...

Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne Butlin MBE (29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980) was a South African-born British entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with the British holiday camp. Although holiday camps such as Warner's existed in one form or another before Butlin opened his first

May 19, 2019 · Billy Butlin : biography 29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980 Butlin actively engaged in charity work through the Grand Order of Water Rats and through the Variety Club. In 1963, he set up the Bill Butlin charitable trust, and in 1966 donated £100,000 (2011:£) to set up a trust to help in cases where …

Butlins is famous for its family games, and the knobbly knees contest was once judged by comedy legends Laurel and Hardy. Sir Billy came up with ...

Although born in Cape Town, South Africa, Billy spent much of his childhood in Britain, following his grandmother's family fair around the country, where his ...

In 1936, Billy Butlin changed the face of British holidays. His aim was to make the British seaside break accessible to all. It started on a short visit to ...

19.05.2019 · Billy Butlin : biography 29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980 Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne "Billy" Butlin, (29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980), was a British, South Africa-born entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with the British holiday camp.American Heritage Dictionary 2004, p. 135.Scott 2001, p. 5.

He was subsequently posted to the 170th (Mississauga Horse) Battalion on 29 December 1915. His attestation papers give his date of birth as 1898 (rather than the actual 1899*), allowing him to enlist although only 15 at the time; the papers give his occupation at that time as a …

Billy Butlin: The Furry Folk on Holiday. Billy Butlin was born on September 29, 1899 in Cape Town, South Africa as William Edmund Butlin. He is known for his work on The Furry Folk on Holiday (1967), British Pathé News (1910) and Points of View (1955). He was married to Lady Sheila Butlin, Norah Faith Cheriton and Dorothy Cheriton. He died on June 12, 1980 in Jersey, Channel ...

Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne Butlin MBE (29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980) was a South African-born British entrepreneur whose name is synonymous ...

Billy Butlin established an amusement park – hoopla stalls, of course, alongside a haunted house, scenic railway and a tower slide. He also secured himself an exclusive license to sell dodgem cars. His park in Skegness was the first place where dodgems were available in Britain.

May 19, 2019 · Billy Butlin : biography 29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980 Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne "Billy" Butlin, (29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980), was a British, South Africa-born entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with the British holiday camp.American Heritage Dictionary 2004, p. 135.Scott 2001, p. 5. Although holiday camps such as Warner’s existed …

19.05.2019 · Billy Butlin : biography 29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980 Butlin actively engaged in charity work through the Grand Order of Water Rats and through the Variety Club.

Our Story In 1936, Billy Butlin changed the face of British holidays. His aim was to make the British seaside break accessible to all. It started on a short visit to Barry Island where Billy felt sorry for families staying in drab guest houses with nothing much to do.

William Heygate Colbourne Butlin was born in Cape Town, South Africa on 29th September 1899. His father, who was the son of a clergyman, had been sent to ...

Butlins. Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne "Billy" Butlin (29 September 1899 – 12 June 1980) was an early pioneer of the British holiday camp scene and is ...

Billy Butlin: The Furry Folk on Holiday. Billy Butlin was born on September 29, 1899 in Cape Town, South Africa as William Edmund Butlin. He is known for his work on The Furry Folk on Holiday (1967), British Pathé News (1910) and Points of View (1955). He was married to Lady Sheila Butlin, Norah Faith Cheriton and Dorothy Cheriton. He died on June 12, 1980 in Jersey, Channel ...

Billy Butlin became Sir William (Billy) Butlin in 1964 when he was knighted for his services to charity & the church following in the footsteps of his uncle Sir ...

Apr 15, 2006 · Billy Butlin became a byword for wholesome family fun when he revitalised the leisure scene with his first holiday camp 70 years ago. But there was a more sinister side to the man who promised ...

In 1936, Billy Butlin changed the face of British holidays. His aim was to make the British seaside break accessible to all. It started on a short visit to Barry Island where Billy felt sorry for families staying in drab guest houses with nothing much to do. He wanted to create a “place of colour and happiness” where quality activities and ...