Christchurch, Wick Ferry Holiday Camp c.1955
Photo ref:
C99131
Photo ref:
C99131
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Holiday camps were developed by Billy Butlin before the Second World War, but their heyday was in the 1950s. Thousands of visitors would visit the camp at Wick Ferry each summer. Apart from the delights of the neighbourhood, a programme of entertainment was organised by the staff at the camp.
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A Selection of Memories from Christchurch
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During the mid '70's I spent many happy school holidays in Christchurch. My brother, Colin, worked at the MoD base (Signals Research & Development) nearby. He had lodgings with a Mrs Alison in the town. There was a direct coach route from where I lived in Somerset at the time.
Whilst he was at work, the days were my own. A friend of his lent me his 10 speed racer (luxury at the time) & I would ...see more
The Ferryman in this photo of Blackwater Ferry is my two times great grandfather; Edward Gregory. Former Hampshire County Police Constable, Edward took over the running of the Ferry and the Tea Rooms (it used to sell beer too) on his retirement from the Police force, along with his wife Jane. The Ferry was an important quick route into Bournemouth, via Holdenhurst.
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My parents Evelyn & Tom Williams purchased this house brand new in 1956, and we lived there for two years.
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