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1990 - 1999

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Postmarked 1990

BM0003

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0003

This smashing photo shows the iconic monorail train passing the flumes of Sunsplash swimming pool with the entertainers on the top right-hand side. The bottom left had side is the outside swimming pool. The photo of the Monorail train was taken when the funfair was still within the camp. If you were to take these photos in 2023, you would see the Wessex building being revamped within to the new Playxperience due to open in 2024, a stage with entertainers on the top right-hand side and just a floor in the pavilion on the bottom right. The logo for Somerwest World would show Butlin's logo. 


Postmarked 1990

BM0006

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number:  BM0006

A smashing photo showing the chapel of Butlins on the left-hand side with the single-decker chalets on the right-hand side. This postcard would open change with flowers in 2023. The chapel shown is the second location for Butlins Minehead as the original one was in the Prince building, which currently hosts both Reds and Centre Stage. 

Postmarked 1990

BM0019

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0019

The flumes of Butlin's Sunsplash swimming pool and what a beautiful photo this is. The yellow one was for those who wished to have a nice ride to the bottom without any dips or surprises. The Blue one was the rapid as you would start with a dip and off you went. It would be very fast as you rushed down the tube. The last one was the Red one which was also known as the Blackhole. The flume would be dark with small white holes as you travelled down to the bottom.  As of 2023, if you stood here and took the same photo, you would only see the sky. 

Postmarked 1990

BM0022

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0022

The outside fun pool shows the iconic Monorail train with the Prince's building. This was also the location of the outside heated swimming pool, as shown in previous years on this website. Sadly, in 1998, the pool was filled in to make way for the Pavilion that was going to be installed in 1999 with the new plans the owners at the time had, the Rank organisation. Today (as of 2023), you would see the pavilion stage, Bar Russo, Costa coffee and the toilets. 

Postcard never used

Postmarked 1983

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0007

Another fantastic photo of the iconic monorail train passing by the Sunsplash stairway and flumes. The two photos on the right-hand side show you the flumes within the Sunsplash swimming pool. The photo showing the Monorail train is showing the front when the large lake was still there before the funfair was relocated. Today (as of 2023), if you took these photos, you would see the funfair with the Wessex building being redeveloped into the Playxperience, the inside of Sunsplash demolished and being redeveloped and the sky at the bottom photo. 

Postcard never used

BM0009

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0009

The outside swimming fun pool, with much to do for those who wish to enjoy the outside fun. The iconic Monorail train would be passing by showing off the beauty of Butlin's Somerwest World.  The background it the gaiety theatre building with the Prince building to the left-hand side. Today (as of 2023), you would see the rear of the pavilion stage. However, going around this, to the left-hand side is Bar Russo and Costa coffee. In front of you is the entrance of Hotshots and a selection of arcades. 

Postcard never used

BM0005

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0005

The Oasis swimming pool was a new pool that was built on the camp that offered lane swimming and nothing like Sunsplash. The story that was told at the time is that it was built to help school children in Minehead and surrounding areas learn to swim with an agreement with the local council. This could only be done during selected times as it was also used for customers on holiday. Today (as of 2023), you will be surprised to know that this swimming pool still remains!. It's a part of the Splash pool that is currently on the resort. As you get changed and walk through to the pool, the first bit is the Oasis swimming pool. Look at the top left-hand corner, and take note of the roof and structure...now go swimming or via visitor and you will see it all remains there still! Also, in the bottom right-hand photo, look at the windows and go to the current pool and you will see they are there (well maybe not window now but the design remains in place). The visitor area where to wait for your loved ones, you are actually sitting in this swimming pool sitting area.

Postcard never used

BM0011

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0011

A multi-view postcard showing the wonderful Butlin's Somerwest World. On the top left-hand side is the Paratrooper, below that is the Mexican hat with the Sunslash flumes in the middle. On the right-hand side are Sunsplash and the cable cars.  If you were to take these photos in today's Butlins (as of 2023), you would still see the ride on the top left-hand side. However, sadly you will see nothing but the floor on the bottom. In the middle would be just the sky with the same in the bottom right-hand side. The sunsplash pool is being demolished from within to make way for the new playxperience in 2024. 

Postcard never used

BM00015

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number:  BM00015

The top left-hand side shows a view from the cable cars (also known as chair lifts). You are looking above Greenacres chalets (now known as Holnicote Village) with North Hill showing off its pure beauty to all. The top right-hand side is the iconic monorail train with the stunning Sunsplash swimming pool. The bottom left-hand side is the stunning single deckers with the exit to the flumes in Sunsplash. The yellow one was for those who wanted a smooth ride to the bottom, fun and chilled. The blue one? A dip to start with as you would go at a faster pace to the bottom. Then it was onto the red once...the black hole. Travelling down this would see darkness with white holes with two dips within.  If you look at the top right-hand side photo, you can see the first dip on the blue and the Red one.

Postcard never used

BM0110

Publisher: Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number:  BM0110


Postcard not used

BM0024

Publisher:  Fincom

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0024

Showing the inside of the Sunsplash swimming pool. The original location of the hated indoor swimming pool was redeveloped into Sunsplash for the Butlins Holiday Worlds era. I used to remember the sun coming through the top into the pool giving it that additional magic feeling. The pool was closed in 1999 and remained like this until 2023 when it was demolished to make way for the new Playxperience due to open in 2024. 

Postmarked 1991

BM0002

Publisher: Cromwell Marketing Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0002

The outdoor heated swimming pool was converted in the Holiday Worlds era to make this new Funpool. It remained in place until 1998 when it was filled in to make way for the plans for Butlins that the Rank Organisation had. A pavilion was installed at this location, meaning that if you took the same photo today (as of 2023), you will see the pavilion stage. 

Postmarked 1992

BM0021

Publisher: Cromwell Marketing Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0021

Showing the Mexican hat ride, which is no longer in Butlins Minehead. However, I know it was still in Butlin's Skegness but known as the Trabant

Postmarked 1993

Reproduction

Publisher: Cromwell Marketing Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number:  BM0014

Showing you the outside swimming pool with the iconic monortail train with the Sunsplash swimming pool and Quaser funfair ride.

Postcard never used

BM0005

Publisher: Cromwell Marketing Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BM0005

Same as further up with the Somerwest World logo added. 

Postmarked 1994

BUT603

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT603

Showing the iconic Monorail train passing above the outside swimming pool and with North Hill in the background showing its beauty. Today (as of 2023) you will see the pavilion stage. 

Postmarked 1994

BUT609

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number:  BUT609

Showing the amazing entertainers of Butlins. 

Postmarked 1995 

BUT606

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number:  BUT606

Showing you the funfair of Butlins and the iconic Butlins Monorail train over the outside swimming pool. This postcard shows you when the funfair was relocated to the front, ending its time within the camp.  The front lake was reduced in size as the camp would proudly show off its collection of rides. Today (as of 2023), the funfair is still located at he front with it being changed into Sir Billy Butlin's fairground. The helter-skelter shown here is not the same as the one today. The outside swimming pool and Monorail train were removed with the pavilion stage now in its place. 

Postmarked 1995

BUT607

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT607

This multi-view postcard shows the Windsor Building with Cracker jacks and the crazy golf on the top left-hand side with the outside stage on the bottom. The two on the right-hand side show the outside swimming pool with the Monorail train. Today (as of 2023), you would not see the Windsor or Cracker Jacks building as they were both demolished, the Crazy Golf remains with a major upgrade. The outside stage would be Burger king within the pavilion with the outside swimming pool and Monorail train removed with the Pavilion stage being shown. 

Postmarked 1995

BUT608

Publisher: Goldenshield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT608

The funfair of Butlins Somerwest World and what a collection it was. 

Postmarked 1996

BUT601

Publisher: Goldenshield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT601

The best way to explain this photo is to click on these words and read my story of why this is so very important to me. Today (as of 2023), you will see that this entrance remains with the Funfair in the background without the Sunsplash stairway.  The fencing shown has also changed with most of it now removed. 


Postmarked 1996

BUT610

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT610


Showing you the Dino's cafe within the Mall. The cable car and the outside stage with horse and cart near the Gaiety Green. Today (as of 2023), the mall is still there with a large change in decorations. Where Dino's is in this photo is now the Fish and Chips. The cable cars have gone as well has the outside stage and Monorail train. The Gaiety Green remains in place. 

Postcard never used

BUT611

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT611

A fantastic postcard showing Somerwest World with the Monorail train featured in both photos. 

Postcard not used

BUT602

Publisher: Butlins Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT602
 
The Helter Skelter, which is a Butlins tradition. The one on Butlins Minehead is not the same one that you see today. The owners at the time, Bourne Leisure Limited, had invested in the Butlins Bognor Regis pool and installed a slide that matches the Helter Skelter. 

Postcard never used

BUT604

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: BUT604

Showing the chapel/church of Butlins Minehead with the lake behind the Highway Man pub. The single-decker chalets were upgraded to Premier in Greenacres and Redwood. They still remain to this very date and are known as the Deluxe Suites. The locations have also changed, Greenacres is now known as Holnicote Village and Redwood is known as Surfers Point.

Postcard never used

BUT605

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number:   BUT605

An excellent postcard showing the cable cars in the top left hand side. Next to this is the Mall with the Helter Skelter in the bottom right hand side. The photo in the bottom left hand side is showing the Monorail train passing the Crazy Horse Saloon and Green baize.  The cable cars and Monorail train are no longer in Butlins Minehead. The mall remains in place connection the pavilion to the chalet areas and the Inn on the Green. The Wessex building remains however the internal is being reveloped into the new playxperience. 

Postcard never used

BUT902

Publisher: Golden Shield

The postcard is given a reference number: B902 

Showing the former Sunsplash swimming pool with the rapids in this photo. Today (as of 2023), this has been demolished (the building remains, only Sunsplash, the Crazy Horse Saloon and Green Baize) to make way for the new Playxperience due to open in 2024. 

Postmarked 1997

BSWW009

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW009

In the top left hand side is the Cracker Jacks, the Windsor building and the Crazy golf. On the top right hand and bottom left hand side is a photo showing the wonderful Sunsplash swimming pool.  The last photo is showing the outside stage. 



Postmarked 1997

BSWW014

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons

The postcard is given a reference number:  BSWW014




Postmarked 1998

BSWW001

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number:  BSWW001

Showing the Sunsplash swimming pool with the rapids near the lifeguard and flumes near the other end. Today, this has been demolished from inside to make way for the new Playxperience. 

Postmarked 1998

BSWW005

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Son Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW005








Postcard never used

BSWW003

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number:  BSWW003

The outside stage, which has now become Burger King (as of 2023)


Postcard never used

BSWW008

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW008




Postcard never used

BSWW012

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW012



Postcard never used

BSWW004

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW004


Postcard never used

BSWW011

Publisher: ETW Dennis & Sons Ltd

The postcard is given a reference number: BSWW011


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