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Old photo of Sutton-On-Sea

Sutton-On-Sea maps (2 available)

Old map of Sutton-On-Sea

Sutton-On-Sea books (4 available)

Sutton-On-Sea memories

Camelot Court history

My grandma and grandad moved to Sutton on Sea. They bought a brand new bungalow at Camelot Court, I have photos of the bungalow being built. I have since been left the bungalow and my parents have now also moved to Sutton to a new bungalow.

I am interested in the history of Camelot Court. I understand that Camelot Court and Garend were built on the site of a large house and I remember Stable Cottage at Camelot Court being built and the old stables knocked down. I also remember a large old building where Doulton Court now stands, I went in there once as a child though I was always told not to! There were rows of beds ...read more here
Contributed by helen harvey

Bohemia Caravan Site

This was the year my Grandma & Grandad bought a Bluebird Caravan, which they sited on the Bohemia Caravan Site. Just over from the sea top this caravan was the beginning of many happy holidays to be spent at Sutton-on-Sea. Bohemia was lovely, always tidy, flower beds planted - even if there were gas mantles to be lit, water to be fetched and the toilet/shower block over the way. The entire atmosphere of this site was lovely, and Sutton-on-Sea always a delightful place to visit - there will always be fond memories of Bohemia.
Contributed by Carole Heyes

Lincolnshire memories

Camelot Court history

My grandma and grandad moved to Sutton on Sea. They bought a brand new bungalow at Camelot Court, I have photos of the bungalow being built. I have since been left the bungalow and my parents have now also moved to Sutton to a new bungalow.

I am interested in the history of Camelot Court. I understand that Camelot Court and Garend were built on the site of a large house and I remember Stable Cottage at Camelot Court being built and the old stables knocked down. I also remember a large old building where Doulton Court now stands, I went in there once as a child though I was always told not to! There were rows of beds ...read more here
A memory of Sutton-On-Sea contributed by helen harvey

Bohemia Caravan Site

This was the year my Grandma & Grandad bought a Bluebird Caravan, which they sited on the Bohemia Caravan Site. Just over from the sea top this caravan was the beginning of many happy holidays to be spent at Sutton-on-Sea. Bohemia was lovely, always tidy, flower beds planted - even if there were gas mantles to be lit, water to be fetched and the toilet/shower block over the way. The entire atmosphere of this site was lovely, and Sutton-on-Sea always a delightful place to visit - there will always be fond memories of Bohemia.
A memory of Sutton-On-Sea contributed by Carole Heyes

Extracts From Sutton-On-Sea & Lincolnshire books

Skegness, Crazy Golf c1955

The Crazy Golf Course is still there; so are the hotels and flats fronting South Parade, including the Lakeside Hotel on the extreme right.
An extract from from"Skegness Town and City Memories".

Skegness, South Parade Putting Green c1955

There is still a putting green near the Clock Tower, but it is in an adventure form, and is perhaps not so attractive as the simplified version was. The flagstaff belonged to the lifeboat station, which at that time was sited off the picture to the right, and a flag was flown when the lifeboat was at sea.
An extract from from"Skegness Town and City Memories".

Skegness, Lumley Road c1955

In the early 1950s, the street lamps were being converted from gas to electricity; these in Lumley Road are the last gas lamps in use just before the changeover. The ‘No Waiting’ road sign (left) was used during the ‘unilateral waiting’ period, when vehicles could wait on one side on odd days of the month and on the opposite side on even days. The signs were hinged in half moons so that they could be tipped over to show which side of the road was available for parking.
An extract from from"Skegness Town and City Memories".

Skegness, Lumley Road c1955

The recently-demolished underground lavatories are on the right. To the left of centre are Blackbourn’s shoe shop and the Nat West Bank, partly hidden by trees.
An extract from from"Skegness Town and City Memories".

Skegness, North Shore c1955

North Shore, or more correctly Sea View, is hardly recognisable in this photograph. The Derbyshire Miners’ Convalescent Home can still just be seen in the far distance. The North Shore Café has long been closed, and the helter skelter is long gone. Prince Edward Walk now fronts this part of the seashore.
An extract from from"Skegness Town and City Memories".