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Great Yarmouth Holidays Through The Decades
Heritage Open Day: Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea have been resorts visited by millions of visitors since the mid 18th Century. Take a look at how holiday brochures have changed over the years along with some heritage posters. Tourism has been a part of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea for many, many years. In 1844 and the arrival of the railways, daytrips were made possible. With the Bank Holiday Act passed in 1871, it gave the working class the chance to get away for the day.
Take a look at our collection of past holiday brochures, ranging from the 1930s right through to 2018, when the council printed their last holiday brochures.
Tues 10 Sep:1000-1600; Wed 11 Sep:1000-1600 Talk at 1100; Thu 12 Sep:1000-1600 Talk at 1100; Free Entry.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2QF
Tue 10 Sep to Thu 12 September
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event//great-yarmouth-holidays-through-the-decades.html