Butlin's Clacton had its own photographic shop and dedicated photographers who spent most of their time snapping reels and reels of film of the holidaymakers.

As there were hourly competitions being held for swimming galas, knobbly knees, Miss Lovely Legs, Father & Son, etc., photographs of the winners, were taken as part of the event.

Holidaymakers could also buy their own film and get the photos developed before they went home. This was of course in the days before '1 hour developing' and digital cameras! Indeed, black and white film was still the first choice for most photos.

As well as the usual photos of the Dining Hall, there were the famous red Butlin's mini viewers. A slide film fitted into a red plastic viewer which you held up to the light to see the image.