Where was this picture taken? Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Where was this picture taken? Who might go on holiday here?

The growth and development of sport in Wales and England Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Over the next few weeks we will be looking at 3 main areas for this course, all of these areas follow the developments that happened during the 20th century: The growth and development of sport in Wales and England The changing nature of popular entertainment in Wales and England Changes in holiday patterns in Wales and England

To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Changes in holidays To be able to evaluate the changes made to holidays for all 100 years ago. Foreign holidays A/B To be able to explain how the different classes enjoyed their holidays 100 years ago. Spa resorts C To be able to understand the importance of railways in increasing tourism. Seaside D/E Individual Liberty

To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century In the early 20th Century your holiday would depend very much on how rich you were. Upper class people would sometimes holiday abroad, something the middle and working classes could only aspire to. Seaside resorts Spa towns Day excursions Foreign holidays Inland resorts

Seaside resorts Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Seaside resorts 1871 – Bank Holiday Act: Workers had an extra 6 days off a year Popular activities included bathing, paddling, donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, strolling along the promenade or visiting the pier. The spread of the railway helped people access the seaside from the urban towns and cities. Rich people often stayed in luxurious hotels. Less wealthy stayed in guesthouses and brought their own food which the owner cooked for them.

Spa towns/inland resorts Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Spa towns/inland resorts Many wealthy people went to spa towns because they believed in the medicinal benefits of ‘taking the waters’. They believed it would cure illnesses such as gout, rheumatism, heart disease and skin problems. Popular spa towns were: Bath Buxton Harrogate Builth Wells Railways also made places like the Lake District and Snowdonia more accessible. A railway up the side of Snowdon opened in 1896.

Day Excursions Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Day Excursions People often couldn’t afford to go away on holidays so would have day trips instead. These were organised by the local church, chapel or club and they would travel by train or charabanc. In the Midlands workers would go on a day trip to Rhyl, Prestatyn on the North Wales coast by train. In South Wales workers would go on a day trip to Barry Island.

To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century Foreign Holidays During the 18th/19th century upper classes would go on a ‘Grand Tour’ visiting many areas of Europe sometimes for many months at a time. Railways in Europe also made it more comfortable and affordable for the middle classes to visit abroad. Monte Carlo, Venice and Switzerland were popular destinations. Tour companies like Thomas Cook emerged to organise holidays.

What new key words have I used in this lesson? Learning Objective: To explore tourism in the early 20th Century What new key words have I used in this lesson? Have I achieved the target I aimed for? Write 2 sentences to explain how the different classes enjoyed different holidays.

What does this picture show you? Why might holiday camps be popular? Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s What does this picture show you? Why might holiday camps be popular?

Changes in holidays Individual Liberty Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Changes in holidays To be able to evaluate importance of holiday camps in changing holidays. Butlins A/B To be able to explain why holidays became more common for all. Paid Holiday C To be able to understand the impact of new technology in encouraging more breaks. Charabancs D/E Individual Liberty

Changing Holiday Patterns Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Changing Holiday Patterns Create a table like the one below and make notes on these entertainments... Factor How this changed holiday patterns in the 1920s and 1930s Time off and ‘holiday with pay’ Charabancs and cars Changes to seaside resorts More active holidays Holiday camps

Time off and ‘holiday with pay’ Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Time off and ‘holiday with pay’ 1929 – Over 3 million workers got at least 1 weeks holiday with pay. 1938 – Holiday with Pay Act: All employers must provide workers with holidays with pay. Some industries shut down for a week every year to give their workers holiday. Miners’ week in South Wales led to many going to resorts like Barry. In England wakes week saw many workers going to resorts such as Blackpool.

To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Charabancs and cars Transport on the road had improved by the 1930s and although trains were popular many now travelled by charabanc or car. By 1939 there were almost 2 million cars on the road letting many explore the countryside. For the less well off the motorbike was a popular way of travelling.

Changes to seaside resorts Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Changes to seaside resorts Many people stayed in guest houses – these were either full board (meals included) or bed and breakfast. Owners were often very strict. Many resorts upgraded opening lidos (outdoor swimming pools). Health and fitness classes and beauty contests were also organised. Fish and chip shops and fairgrounds also appeared to attract more visitors.

To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s More active holidays Cycling and Hiking breaks became more popular in the 1930s. Youth Hostel Association started in 1930 and offered cheap accommodation for hikers and cyclists. By 1939 they had over 300 hostels. Ramblers Association to encourage walks and hikes started in 1935. Cycling clubs became increasingly popular in the 1930s. Camping also grew in popularity, thanks to it being a cheaper alternative.

To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s Holiday camps In the 1930s holiday camps were started and were affordable and popular with the working classes. 1936 – Billy Butlin opened his first in Skegness with the slogan ‘a weeks holiday for a weeks pay’. 1939 – nearly 200 holiday camps in England and Wales and over 500,000 people had visited them.

What new key words have I used in this lesson? Learning Objective: To investigate how tourism developed in the 1920s and 1930s What new key words have I used in this lesson? Have I achieved the target I aimed for? Write 2 sentences to explain how holidays developed in the 20s and 30s.

Why do people visit Dartmoor? Why do we need to protect it? Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Why do people visit Dartmoor? Why do we need to protect it?

Changes in holidays Individual Liberty Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Changes in holidays To be able to evaluate the importance of the changes made to holidays. Holiday Camps A/B To be able to explain why the motor car changed holidays in Britain. Motor Car C To be able to understand how National Parks encouraged tourism in Britain Dartmoor D/E Individual Liberty

Holidays grew after the end of the Second World War: Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Holidays grew after the end of the Second World War: Relief at the end of the war Better wages People entitled to holiday with pay Better road transport Growth of holiday camps Popularity of caravan holidays Better advertising and selling of holidays

To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Caravans Holiday camps Use the four areas to complete a mind map on holidays in the 1950s and 1960s. Impact of the car National Parks

To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Think: Why was the motor car important in changing holidays after World War II?

What new key words have I used in this lesson? Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays What new key words have I used in this lesson? Have I achieved the target I aimed for? Write 2 sentences to explain why holidays grew in the 1950s and 1960s.

What is a package holiday? Learning Objective: To understand how holidays have developed up to the modern day Why did more people start going on holiday abroad in the late 1960s? What is a package holiday?

Changes in holidays Individual Liberty Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays Changes in holidays To be able to evaluate the impact of the changes made to modern holidays. Benidorm A/B To be able to explain the development of holidays since the 1960s. Pontinental C To be able to understand the key changes that happened to holidays since 1960. Skegness D/E Individual Liberty

How important were environmental concerns in changing holidays? Learning Objective: To understand how holidays have developed up to the modern day Use the information provided to make your own revision flashcards. On one side have a question. Then on the other have the answer. Try working in groups to create a set of flashcards. Use them for key words and create memory games with them. How important were environmental concerns in changing holidays?

What new key words have I used in this lesson? Learning Objective: To examine the ‘high point’ in British holidays What new key words have I used in this lesson? Have I achieved the target I aimed for? Write 2 sentences to explain why package holidays changed tourism.

End of unit Changes in holiday patterns in Wales and England Learning Objective: To be able to reflect on my own work and identify areas for revision. End of unit Changes in holiday patterns in Wales and England Topics covered: Traditional holiday resorts New developments in holiday patterns in the 1920s and 1930s The high point of British holidays, 1945-1965 The impact of the motor-car The need for National Parks The increasing use of air travel The British holiday fight-back Modern trends in holiday patterns