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To Hemsby Holiday Camp
Entertainment, keep fit and revelry at an early holiday camp on the Norfolk coast.
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Overview
The excitement of a 1937 holiday starts with the packing of Arthur J. Dawson's initialled suitcase and the train ride from Saltash to Hemsby in Norfolk. Station staff wait to help passengers transfer their luggage to the wooden chalets of Hemsby Holiday Camp. Organised entertainments include following behind a carload of musicians including accordionist, exercising in swimsuits on the beach, silly sports and getting messy with flour and water.
The Hemsby Holiday Camp was opened by Harry Maddieson in 1920 and is arguably the oldest holiday camp in the UK. The 9 acre camp continued to be run by the Maddieson family until 1971 when it was sold to Pontins and the distinctive wooden chalets were demolished. The original 9.5 film was found in Plymouth, and the Saltash scene shows the Royal Albert Bridge.
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