00:00For many people, it remains the epitome of a British holiday by the sea.
00:05These nostalgic photos capture half a century of fun at Butlins holiday camps around the UK,
00:11from 1936, when it all began, to 1985.
00:15From glamorous granny contests, to square dancing, or simply relaxing by the pool,
00:21they show why the camps were so popular back then, pulling in punters for miles around.
00:27Fairground rides, limbo competitions and sing-alongs are pictured,
00:31as are the famous monorails, which opened at Skegness and Minehead in the 60s.
00:37You can see celebrity guests over the years too, from a royal visitor to F1 champions and a boxing star.
00:44These evocative photos also show families enjoying the boating lake,
00:48honeymooning couples relaxing beside the pool, and of course the famous redcoats preparing for duty in their chalet.
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