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Camp Collection

Background imageCamp Collection: Children playing in the back alleys of a Goven tenement block. September 1956

Children playing in the back alleys of a Goven tenement block. September 1956

Background imageCamp Collection: Australian troops land at Jacquinot Bay in New Britain, Papua New Guinea during

Australian troops land at Jacquinot Bay in New Britain, Papua New Guinea during the battle in the Far East in the Second World War

Background imageCamp Collection: Janek Weber & his wife, Charlotte, holocaust survivors - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994

Janek Weber & his wife, Charlotte, holocaust survivors - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994
Janek Weber & his wife, Charlotte, holocaust survivors - February 1994 - 01/02/1994

Background imageCamp Collection: Holidaymakers enjoying their holiday at Butlins Holiday Camp, Minehead. 6th June 1962

Holidaymakers enjoying their holiday at Butlins Holiday Camp, Minehead. 6th June 1962

Background imageCamp Collection: Children from various schools in Liverpool arriving at Colomendy School camp in Wales

Children from various schools in Liverpool arriving at Colomendy School camp in Wales, where they are being met by friends and playmates previously evacuated to the camp. 5th March 1941

Background imageCamp Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visiting Royal Signals, Catterick, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Royal Signals, Catterick, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. 10th July 1975

Background imageCamp Collection: Part of an encampment of Irish travellers on land off Mackadown Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham

Part of an encampment of Irish travellers on land off Mackadown Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands. 23rd June 1966

Background imageCamp Collection: Aileen Kearney (right) and her friend Marjorie Greenhalgh throwing a bucket of water over

Aileen Kearney (right) and her friend Marjorie Greenhalgh throwing a bucket of water over photographer Cyril Maitland during the weekend heat wave at Butlins holiday camp in Ayr, Scotland

Background imageCamp Collection: Members of the East and North East London (36 Area) of the National Fire Service

Members of the East and North East London (36 Area) of the National Fire Service. undergo exercises at a training camp in Hadley Wood, Enfield

Background imageCamp Collection: R. A. F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War

R. A. F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War
R.A.F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War. 30th April 1944

Background imageCamp Collection: Group of US Army nurses first to land with the vanguard of American troops on Normandy

Group of US Army nurses first to land with the vanguard of American troops on Normandy beachheads, take time for dinner on the site of the Field Hospital

Background imageCamp Collection: Harvest workers listening to their leader Mr Charlie Wade of Chelmsford

Harvest workers listening to their leader Mr Charlie Wade of Chelmsford, outside their camp at Wisbech St mary, Cambridgeshire. 3rd August 1945

Background imageCamp Collection: A SS training school in Ordensburg Vogelsang which has been captured by men of the 9th

A SS training school in Ordensburg Vogelsang which has been captured by men of the 9th Infantry Division, US Army. February 1945

Background imageCamp Collection: Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years

Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years service pass through this camp. Picture taken 23rd November 1945

Background imageCamp Collection: R. A. F. regiment in the front line in Italy. 2nd June 1944

R. A. F. regiment in the front line in Italy. 2nd June 1944
R.A.F. regiment in the front line in Italy. 2nd June 1944

Background imageCamp Collection: Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years

Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years service pass through this camp. Picture taken 23rd November 1945

Background imageCamp Collection: The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) training somewhere in England

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) training somewhere in England. Picture shows them having some fun, during rare down time at the camp site

Background imageCamp Collection: Janek Weber holocaust survivor - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994

Janek Weber holocaust survivor - February 1994 - 01 / 02 / 1994
Janek Weber holocaust survivor - February 1994 - 01/02/1994

Background imageCamp Collection: British soldiers keep themselves warm and have some food during a break in fighting

British soldiers keep themselves warm and have some food during a break in fighting, France. Circa 1944

Background imageCamp Collection: Music fans in town for Reading Music Festival, August 1982

Music fans in town for Reading Music Festival, August 1982

Background imageCamp Collection: Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving training on different types of anti-aircraft gun

Background imageCamp Collection: Militiamen in training 15th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks

Militiamen in training 15th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield receiving basic training. The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an

Background imageCamp Collection: Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving basic training. The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament

Background imageCamp Collection: Militiamen in training at Oswestry camp. 27th July 1939 The Militiamen were

Militiamen in training at Oswestry camp. 27th July 1939 The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament passed by the Conservative administration on 26

Background imageCamp Collection: Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 On parade at Oswestry camp

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 On parade at Oswestry camp.in the background are several classes on different types of anti-aircraft gun

Background imageCamp Collection: Gipsy child and pet dog at Epsom Downs, Surrey. 1932

Gipsy child and pet dog at Epsom Downs, Surrey. 1932

Background imageCamp Collection: Pupils from the Blue Coat Church of England School, Coventry, on an outdoor expedition

Pupils from the Blue Coat Church of England School, Coventry, on an outdoor expedition. 16th October 1971

Background imageCamp Collection: A Butlins Redcoat entertaining families at a Butlins Holiday Camp. June 1954

A Butlins Redcoat entertaining families at a Butlins Holiday Camp. June 1954

Background imageCamp Collection: Colditz, Photo-call for new BBC television series, actors pose for the cameras on first

Colditz, Photo-call for new BBC television series, actors pose for the cameras on first day of filming, Ealing Studios, London, 19th June 1972

Background imageCamp Collection: The 65th anniversary of scouting in the Holme Valley was celebrated at weekend camp

The 65th anniversary of scouting in the Holme Valley was celebrated at weekend camp. The Holme Valley District Go for 65 weekend camp was held at Sands recreation ground, Holmfirth

Background imageCamp Collection: Exterior view of Butlins camp, Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. April 1959 P009556

Exterior view of Butlins camp, Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. April 1959 P009556

Background imageCamp Collection: Muhammad Ali in training at his camp. He shows off his four poster bed. 2nd May 1980

Muhammad Ali in training at his camp. He shows off his four poster bed. 2nd May 1980

Background imageCamp Collection: A blanket tossing interlude for the Manchester Battalions in training at Heaton Park at

A blanket tossing interlude for the Manchester Battalions in training at Heaton Park at the beginning of the First World War. Circa September 1914

Background imageCamp Collection: British Army cooks seen here hanging a couple of beef carcases from a tree

British Army cooks seen here hanging a couple of beef carcases from a tree. Circa October 1914

Background imageCamp Collection: General view of the 3rd (Lahore) Indian Division rest camp on the race course at

General view of the 3rd (Lahore) Indian Division rest camp on the race course at Marseilles, France, September 30th 1914

Background imageCamp Collection: Mr. John Howard, chief warden at Lambton Pleasure Park with some of his wardens in their

Mr. John Howard, chief warden at Lambton Pleasure Park with some of his wardens in their uniforms in 1972

Background imageCamp Collection: Warwickshire Girl Guide patrol leaders marching to a service held in their jubilee camp

Warwickshire Girl Guide patrol leaders marching to a service held in their jubilee camp at Packington Park, near Meriden. 6th June 1960

Background imageCamp Collection: Billy Butlins only hotel venture, the Ocean Hotel in Brighton

Billy Butlins only hotel venture, the Ocean Hotel in Brighton, housed this week 19 honeymoon couples and 1 bachelor was just mending a broken heart. Honeymooning couples dance at the Butlins Hotel

Background imageCamp Collection: Billy Butlins only hotel venture, the Ocean Hotel in Brighton

Billy Butlins only hotel venture, the Ocean Hotel in Brighton, housed this week 19 honeymoon couples and 1 bachelor was just mending a broken heart. Man enjoying a pint of beer. December 1953 D7481

Background imageCamp Collection: Charlie has a brush-down at Butlins camp in Ayr, Scotland

Charlie has a brush-down at Butlins camp in Ayr, Scotland. On top of the ladder in Pearl Shaw (20) with brush, and Diana Pigott. June 1957 P011840

Background imageCamp Collection: Margaret Thom at Butlins camp in Ayr September 1969

Margaret Thom at Butlins camp in Ayr September 1969

Background imageCamp Collection: Bobby Butlin presents Reg Smythe with jester award 1963 during ceremony in London

Bobby Butlin presents Reg Smythe with jester award 1963 during ceremony in London

Background imageCamp Collection: Stella Kerr at butlins Ayr 28 / 08 / 1967

Stella Kerr at butlins Ayr 28 / 08 / 1967
Stella Kerr at butlins Ayr 28/08/1967

Background imageCamp Collection: Status Quo wearing red coats at Butlins holiday camp. September 1990 1990s

Status Quo wearing red coats at Butlins holiday camp. September 1990 1990s

Background imageCamp Collection: Edward Ted Heath MP former Tory leader and Prime Minister presenting Keith Husband with

Edward Ted Heath MP former Tory leader and Prime Minister presenting Keith Husband with his schools prize for winning the Butlins Youth Brass Band Championship 1976

Background imageCamp Collection: Happy smiles from a line of beauties as a competitors for the Holiday Princess walk to

Happy smiles from a line of beauties as a competitors for the Holiday Princess walk to the Vienese Ballroom. Women Holidaymakers wearing swimming costumes bathing suits Butlins Pwllheli Holidays fun

Background imageCamp Collection: Czech workers at BritainOs Butlins Camp Barry Women Holidaymakers wearing swimming

Czech workers at BritainOs Butlins Camp Barry Women Holidaymakers wearing swimming costumes bathing suits bikinis Holidays fun Holidaymakers outings Day out days out Holidays in Britain Smiling

Background imageCamp Collection: That great British holiday institution, the holiday camp

That great British holiday institution, the holiday camp, came into its own during the post-war years and the railways played an integral part in shifting the millions of punters



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