Archive for skegness
You are browsing the archives of skegness.
Cargo Steamer Named After Skegness
Skegness on the High Seas
New Cargo Steamer Christened After the Bracing Resort
[hidepost]
A distinct compliment to Skegness is the name of “The Skegness” given to a new cargo steamer which was launched from the Shipyard of Messrs. Workman, Clark and Co., Ltd of Belfast, last Thursday.
The vessel was built for Sir William Smith and Sons, Ltd., [...]
Rare Pictures of Bultins Pleasureland Skegness
Two rare photographs of Butlins Amusements on North Parade, Skegness.
The pictures were taken in 1928 when Billy Butlin’s Pleasureland occupied the site where Lindis Court is today.
The original photographer was not credited.
[hidepost]
Source: Skegness News 20th June 1928
[/hidepost]
Passing of the Whale Ship Eliza
Passing of the Ship “Eliza”
Messrs George Dunkley & Son, of Skegness, conducted the sale of the Ship “Eliza,” which for many years has been a familiar figure on the Pullover at Skegness.
Considerable interest was evinced in the sale, and a large crowd attended.
The bidding commenced at £5, made by Mr W. Dawson, and the property [...]
Corrie Star was a Skegness Playgoer
THE actress now pulling pints at the Rovers’ Return, one of TV’s most famous pubs, once trod the boards with Skegness Playgoers.
Jenny Platt, of Mablethorpe, landed a role as Coronation Street’s new barmaid – five years after winning glory for the playgoers with her starring role in Jonathan.
Skegness playwright Micheal Cooper, who penned the controversial [...]
Jolly Fisherman Painting Goes Missing
Where has Jolly Gone?
QUESTIONS have been raised about a Jolly Fisherman painting missing from the mayor’s parlour at Skegness Town Council.
Coun Andy Fletcher referred to a fixed assets list published by the council which stated the 1928 painting, received as a gift in 1996, was still an asset of the council.
Speaking at a council meeting, [...]
Skegness Clock Tower Severely Damaged
The Clock Tower at Skegness was considerably damaged on Saturday afternoon in 1913 through the fire-escape, which was reared against the east side of it, falling.
A large portion of the ornamental stonework at the bas on which the escape fell was knocked off and broken, whilst the summit of the base on the opposite side [...]
Great Fire Dive off Skegness Pier
PROF. BILLY THOMPSON’S GREAT FIRE DIVE.
Thrilling, is too commonplace a word whereby to describe the remarkable feat performed by Prof. Billy Thomason each night when there is water enough at the Pier Head. As soon as it becomes known that the ” fire dive ” will take place, that side of the Pier, near the [...]
Tufty's Disco Skegness
July 1985
CHESTERFIELD Aquarius night club’s well known host Tommy Tuft is returning to Skegness for the summer season.
Multi-instrumentalist Tommy will combine his entertainment role with running the Variety Bar 85 and Tufty’s Discotheque at the former Sands nightclub on the resort’s pier.
Tommy is no stranger to Skegness having already worked six seasons compering and entertaining [...]
Skegness Railway Station Staff LNER
Old photo of the Skegness Train Station LNER staff in 1931. Click on the image for large size picture.
The growth in the work of the passenger staff at Skegness Railway Station is indicated by the following figures of special excursion trains to the resort from April to September inclusive:
1925 252
1926 197
1927 410
1928 379
1929 515
1930 744
1931 [...]
Santa Fun Run Skegness Rotary Club 2009
UPDATE: Preview video now LIVE!
***
The Skegness Santa Fun Run, organised by the Rotary Club, will be held on Sunday, 6th December, 2009, commencing at 10.30.
The Santas will be setting off from near the lifeboat Station on Tower Esplanade, weaving their way on a 5k run round Skegness seafront before crossing the finishing line back at [...]
