The Great British Holiday

Celebrating all that is great about holidaying in the British Isles

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The Great British Holiday boom

Started by markrocky in Links Mar. 16, 2008.

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Isle of Wight

Started by markrocky in Destinations Mar. 16, 2008.

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Whether it be for economic or ecological reasons, more and more British folk are holidaying in the UK. Join us in this celebration of the Great British Holiday!

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The great British holiday is here to stay

In Edwardian times, the seaside holiday was a privilege enjoyed by the few. By the end of the 1930s, millions were escaping to the British coast for a week or two every year. Holiday camps, such as Pontins and Butlins, made holidaying even more accessible to the wider public and by the early 1960s the great British holiday was at its peak. The 1970s saw cheap travel costs to European destinations shake up the traditional British holiday and many UK resorts went into decline, as people sought sun… Continue

Posted by markrocky on March 16, 2008 at 9:52am

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