Kessingland, The Beach c.1955

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So as a young child I would always go on holidays with my Nan and Grandad. We started going to Kessingland we had a small caravan {touring caravan} so I was very excited to go to a new place. I lived {still do} in East London so it's very built up, so going to a place that had a park, swimming pool, arcade ,horses so near me was amazing. So I remember going and setting the caravan ...see more

Whatever happened to Denes Holiday Camp, I have fond memories of picking up a Grey Green coach in Edmonton North London, (near The Regal cinema) with my parents and transported right to the door. I loved the place. I am talking early fifties when I was a young pup. I remember Bill the entertainments manager, who was really poular and seemed to be really good at his job. Over a small hump ...see more

My grandfather on my father's side, Jabez Herbert Henry Smith (known as Herbert) was born on 19th January 1885. At the tender age of 13 he was sent by his parents to take up a seven year apprenticeship at Devereux’s store in Lowestoft with a view to becoming a grocer. He eventually opened his own grocer shop “H.J.Smith” circa 1916 in the converted front room of a property known as ...see more

Have good childhood memories of two weeks camping in July/August between 1977 to 1981 with my grandparents and brother camping at Denes Holiday Camp. Looked forward to going every year and remember two girls I saw each year (Debbie and Debra) who are part of my memories. Diane