Corton, The Beach, Rogerson Hall Holiday Camp c.1960
Photo ref:
C513041
Photo ref:
C513041
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Several holiday camps were built near Lowestoft in the post-war period. Rogerson Hall was always regarded as being more 'up-market' than the rest. The radar mast (left) was one of the chain-home low stations established by Watson Watt in 1938-39 to detect low-flying aircraft.
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A Selection of Memories from Corton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Corton
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My parents,Ron and Joan Witt, became full-time managers from 1951 to 1961!
My younger sister,Barbara, and I had an amazing childhood there.The holiday season ran from Whitsun through to October and of course we had a wonderful time enjoying all the facilities,dining with all the grown ups etc. Many Families and their children would return year after year,same week,same chalet!!
" A week's holiday for a week's wages" was the slogan ( around £4 ,10 shillings- £4.50 in today's money!)
I Worked at Corton Beach Holiday Club..1964.Cant remember Rogerson Hall..Unless they changed the name..I can remember Robert Sillers at the time he lived in Lowestoft...If anyone Knows me Please get in touch Robert Green. Now Living In Nuneaton Warwickshire
Oh how I looked forward to my holidays at Rogerson Hall. Everyone entered into the spirit of having a great time, Friday evening was camp show night when the campers put on a show. We never sat back waiting to be entertained, we all mucked in to make our holiday great.
Janet
We use to travel with our relations for one week all together, about 12 of us. I believe the price for a week for a family of four was about £5.00. We traveled with WTA coaces from Maryland Point, Stratford E15, the coach company does not seem to be mentioned on the webb anywhere? I believe they were remamed Galleon Tours. My brother and I won the fancy dress competition a couple of times dressed as the boys that ...see more
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