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The boating lake and sportsfield were located on the outskirts of the camp in the south east corner... |
In the late 1950s, Butlin's Clacton still had large areas which had not been developed. This wondrously open south-east corner had a large sports field. In the postcard (above) can be seen the 'Model yacht pond/Kiddies paddling pool' (foreground). To the far left is the boating lake, and outside of the camp boundary is one of the two Martello Towers.
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Another photo of the boating lake and playing fields, possibly late 1950s. |
| On a windy corner, close to the boating lake and Dining Halls, a ride on the miniature railway was comparatively exhilarating.. | |
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Here's a later view (circa 1963) of the boating lake, sports field and Dining Halls. |
The miniature railway is running in an anti-clockwise circuit and the Dining Halls still show coloured canopies.
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This view (circa 1967 onwards) shows further developments. |
In this later view, the boats have changed into canoes. The red soldiers have vanished from the Dining Hall building and there is a new fire escape staircase . The miniature railway is now running in a clockwise circuit. The canopy of the new station is just visible and a new pumping station is located behind the bushy enclosure, next to the railway.
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