What were holidays like in the first half of the 20th century?

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1. What type of holidays were introduced in the 1930s?

  • Holidays which included 'full board'
  • Hiking and cycling holidays
  • Going an expedition around America
  • Clubbing in Ibiza
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2. What type of accommodation were old railway stations turned into?

  • Camping coaches
  • They were deemed a health hazard so could not be made into any type of accommodation
  • They were demolished and cottages were built
  • They were demolished and boarding houses were built

3. Which of the following was NOT entertainment at the seaside?

  • Walking along the pier or promenade
  • Punch and Judy Shows
  • Dancehalls
  • Bowling
  • Open air swimming pools know as Lidos

4. How many people were given one week's holiday by their employers in the 1920s?

  • About 3 million
  • About 500,000
  • About 1 million
  • About 750,00

5. When and where was the first Butlin's opened?

  • 1936, Skegness
  • 1965, Hull
  • 1927, Manchester
  • 1939, Bognor Regis

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