A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

Bognor boasts a top spot in the national sunshine league, and has always provided all the attributes for a charming seaside resort. According to a 1950s town guide, "few are the resorts anywhere which vie with Bognor Regis for sand and bathing." Many people remember holidaying in sunny Bognor as children in the 1950s. This book takes a nostalgic look at the reminiscences of vacationers recalling happy seaside holidays. Illustrated with photos, postcards, and other ephemera such as tickets and posters, and with chapters on all aspects of the holiday, such as travel, accommodation, food, and entertainment, it will evoke fond memories in all who remember the resort in the 1950s.

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A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

Bognor boasts a top spot in the national sunshine league, and has always provided all the attributes for a charming seaside resort. According to a 1950s town guide, "few are the resorts anywhere which vie with Bognor Regis for sand and bathing." Many people remember holidaying in sunny Bognor as children in the 1950s. This book takes a nostalgic look at the reminiscences of vacationers recalling happy seaside holidays. Illustrated with photos, postcards, and other ephemera such as tickets and posters, and with chapters on all aspects of the holiday, such as travel, accommodation, food, and entertainment, it will evoke fond memories in all who remember the resort in the 1950s.

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A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

A 1950s Holiday in Bognor Regis

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Overview

Bognor boasts a top spot in the national sunshine league, and has always provided all the attributes for a charming seaside resort. According to a 1950s town guide, "few are the resorts anywhere which vie with Bognor Regis for sand and bathing." Many people remember holidaying in sunny Bognor as children in the 1950s. This book takes a nostalgic look at the reminiscences of vacationers recalling happy seaside holidays. Illustrated with photos, postcards, and other ephemera such as tickets and posters, and with chapters on all aspects of the holiday, such as travel, accommodation, food, and entertainment, it will evoke fond memories in all who remember the resort in the 1950s.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780752499123
Publisher: The History Press
Publication date: 04/01/2014
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Sylvia Endacott gives over forty talks about various aspects of local history all over West Sussex, every year. She has written a wide range of books over the last twenty years, as well as writing a weekly feature in the local press. She is also currently group organizer for the newly formed Bognor Regis U3A. Shirley Lewishas been involved in local history research and exhibitions within the town.
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