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1931- Shirley Butlin is born

1932 - The recreation Shelter in Butlin's Bognor Regis

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Early 1930s - Billy and Dolly Butlin separate

The early 1930s - Norah and Billy form a relationship

1933 - Butlin's Bognor Regis Zoo

In loving memory of the Butlin's Elephants

The elephants had not passed away during this year, however, I added in-loving memory due to the zoo subject above. 

1934 - Bertha Butlin passes away

1934 - The birth of Robert Reeves (known as Robert Butlin)

1935 - Norman Bradford and Billy chat about a new idea

1935 - Bunny Brooks joins the team to build Butlin's Skegness

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1935 - The Birth of Butlin Limited

11th April 1936 - Butlin's Skegness opens

Butlin's Skegness

The birth of the Butlin's Holiday camps and the very first time the gates opened featuring the Butlin's name. An important and historic moment.

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The birth of the Redcoats, where Norman Bradford would help create a legacy that continues today.

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Video showing Butlin's Skegness

It's a great day in the history of the Butlin timeline as the first-ever Butlin's holiday camp opens its gates for campers to come and have fun. It was a big move for William (Billy) and everything had to be perfect. The story of Butlin's had started at this very moment and a legend was born. View the video below to show you Butlin's Skegness in the 1930s, giving you an insight into how it was feeling to be there at that moment of joy.

1936 - Late Night Entertainment issues

1936 - Norman Bradford - creating the Butlins magic

1936 - A new direction for the entertainment

1936 - Billy's entertainers needed a uniform

1936 - Billie Ditchfield design

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Sir Billy Butlin - This is your life featuring Norman Bradford

In this video, you can see Norman Bradford chatting about his experience in Butlins.

1936 - Bunny Brooks - one of the first Redcoats

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1936 - The Butlins connection with the Batemans company

1936 - Further Research on the Batemans company and Butlins

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1937 - Butlin's Ltd

1937 - Dovercourt Bay Holiday Camp

1937 - Butlins Clacton is being planned

1937 - Butlins Clacton is being planned

1938 - Butlin's Clacton opens

Butlin's Clacton

The second location for a Butlin's Holiday camp as Billy Butlin's camps expand.

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Honoured members, Major Frank Bond and Babs have shared a photo above showing how they help promote the second location of Butlin's.

1939 - Butlins Hotel division is born with Butlin's Borehamwood

1939 - Butlins Borehamwood Hotel further research

Butlin's Borehamwood

The first Butlin's Hotel with the shortest time representing the Butlin's name 

1939 - Cherrie Butlin is born

1939 - Butlin's Filey opens

Butlin's Filey

The third camp opens its gates as Butlin's as new memories are created.

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Butlin's Filey had a dedicated train station, which was used a great deal until the use of cars started to get popular.

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Billy Butlin was working hard to get his third camp opened in Filey, the biggest project of them all. However, World War Two had started, making this very hard to complete. Allowing his camps to be used to train army personnel, the ministry had agreed to finance the camp's competition. A close friend of Billy Butlin, Harry Warner (one part-owner of the Warner camps) was asked to help with the supervision of the build as Billy worked on a project. Filey did not start as a Butlins, further information is below.

Butlin closes to support the war

Butlin's Skegness is renamed to HMS Royal Arthur



Butlins Filey is renamed to RAF Hunmanby Moor

Butlin's Clacton is used to train Pioneer Corps

A new location is built under the supervision of Billy Butlin - Pwllheli opens for the first time as HMS Glendower

A new location is built under the supervision of Billy Butlin - AYR opens for the first time as HMS Scotia

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Who and What is Butlin's Memorabilia Website

Mark Banks is the individual responsible for the creation and ownership of this website, which showcases his collection of Butlin's memorabilia. It was developed in my spare time after work as a hobby and has since grown into a platform that brings joy to others. It is important to note that this website is independent from Butlin's and is not an official archive of the company. Furthermore, it includes stories, with the consent of the individuals involved, that recount memorable moments at Butlin's from both customers and former staff members. This website pays homage to the esteemed company and its founder, Sir William Butlin. Additionally, it provides information on the history of Butlin's, based on personal research.

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This website is the result of my efforts and ongoing maintenance, as I, Mark Banks, have created it as a fan site to honor the incredible Butlins brand, which holds significant personal meaning for me. Additional information about the website and responses to any questions you may have can be found below (I have strived to address all possible queries, but if there are any remaining, please do not hesitate to contact me).

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The Untold Stories of Butlin's

The stories on our site were added by a member of our group who wished to share their Butlin's experience. These narratives are not officially endorsed by the company, but rather reflect the personal memories of the individual, as indicated on the page. They showcase the unique magic of Butlin's in creating unforgettable moments.

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It is important to clarify that Butlin's Memorabilia is not the official website for Butlins or its archive. The owners of Butlin's and Butlins.com have not been part of the development of this site or the information presented. I appreciate that I am allowed to share the company's history using my collection and knowledge.

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