Monday 18 January 2010
Ingoldmells
Ingoldmells, High Street c1965
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
Ingoldmells, Post Office Stores c1955
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
Ingoldmells, Butlin's Holiday Camp c1955
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
In terms of villages it is relatively large and it has a population of 3888. The village receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to Skegness. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes near the beautiful ancient church of St Peter and Paul. The primary school is on Simpson Court.
Close by to the west is Addlethorpe. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
History
During World War II, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot on the Lincolnshire Wolds provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby, Spilsby.
Holiday parks
Billy Butlin opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur, a Royal Navy shore establishment.
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island is a family Amusement Park in Ingoldmells. The park opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including some shops and caravan parks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingoldmells
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
Ingoldmells, Post Office Stores c1955
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
Ingoldmells, Butlin's Holiday Camp c1955
Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.
In terms of villages it is relatively large and it has a population of 3888. The village receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to Skegness. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes near the beautiful ancient church of St Peter and Paul. The primary school is on Simpson Court.
Close by to the west is Addlethorpe. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
History
During World War II, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot on the Lincolnshire Wolds provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby, Spilsby.
Holiday parks
Billy Butlin opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur, a Royal Navy shore establishment.
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island is a family Amusement Park in Ingoldmells. The park opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including some shops and caravan parks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingoldmells
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