John Dont Dodd Research Paper
During the Edwardian times trips to the seaside had only really been a privilege and luxury to the wealthy, however that changed with the development of the railways.
In the spring of 1906, John Fletcher Dodd opened Britain’s first holiday camp, Caister Holiday camp, on the seaside resort of Caister. However, the camp was more of socialist camp than the holiday camps we know today. John Fletcher Dodd had many strict rules throughout the camp, including no talking after 11pm and swearing would not be tolerated. The camp was separated into different sections where single men, women and families each had their own tents. Men and women were expected to help around the camp, from harvesting to cooking.
In 1936, Billy Butlin opened his first
In the spring of 1906, John Fletcher Dodd opened Britain’s first holiday camp, Caister Holiday camp, on the seaside resort of Caister. However, the camp was more of socialist camp than the holiday camps we know today. John Fletcher Dodd had many strict rules throughout the camp, including no talking after 11pm and swearing would not be tolerated. The camp was separated into different sections where single men, women and families each had their own tents. Men and women were expected to help around the camp, from harvesting to cooking.
In 1936, Billy Butlin opened his first