Butlins Royal Visit
Butlin’s Holiday Camp in Skegness was graced with Royalty when The Duke and Duchess paid a visit in June 1936.
The picture shows Bill Butlin giving the Duke the ‘push-off’ on the Dodgem Cars in his amusement park.
“Butlin” Silver Cup and Bowl
The “Butlin” Silver Cup and Bowl
Trophies for Cycle and Foot Races in 1930
The above photograph illustrates the silver Challenge Cup, Sports Bowl and gold Medals which Mr. B. Butlin, the well-known Skegness amusement caterer, gave for the two sporting events which took place on Thursday, July 3rd, 1930.
The Butlin Charity Sports Cup (centre), valued at [...]
Billy Butlin and Gracie Fields
Two people whose names are internationally famous—Billy Butlin and Gracie Fields, photographed together in November 1962 when Billy was guest of honour at a luncheon given him by the Variety Club of Great Britain.
This honour, accorded by the club for the first time to an individual member, was in tribute to his personal donations over [...]