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John's untold Butlins story


John's Untold Butlin's Story

Welcome to the untold story of John's story, a former Redcoat named Dippy. Working for Butlin's from 1987, John would start his career as a lifeguard. Keeping everyone safe in the Butlin's pools, John would work his way into the entertainment department and become a Redcoat. Helping to create special memories for all the customers coming for their break, John would continue to entertain the customers as Redcoat until the end of 1991.

In 1992, John would start his next step in Butlins as becomes a sound engineer. It was not long after that John became the stage manager. He would continue to work in Butlins as a stage manager until the end of the Butlins Holiday World era in 1998. It's also amazing to read that he was the last stage manager in the Gaiety Theatre, which today is known as Hotshots. 

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

John's Untold Butlins Story

The area in front of the seating area by the pillar that is boxed off is the sound and lighting box where I was sound and lighting engineer


Memories of Redcoat John

Bev's Memories: "Worked many shifts with Dippy Lifeguarding in the day Red coat in the evening. We saw some good shows Thanks to Dippy"
Marie Memories: "Go Dip!!!"



Permission has been given to Mark and Butlins Memorabilia website by John to show his wonderful Butlin's story. All stories and photos shown on this site do not belong to me and belong to those who have shared them. Please do not ask for their details as I will not share them with you as I do not hold their details and it's not my place to give them away if I did.


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Mark Banks is the individual responsible for the creation and ownership of this website, which displays his collection of Butlin's memorabilia. It was created in my spare time after work as a hobby and has since grown into a site that gives others a chance to smile. It is important to note that this website is not associated with Butlin's and is not an official archive of the company. Furthermore, it includes stories, with the consent of the individuals involved, that recount memorable moments at Butlin's from both customers and former staff members. This website pays homage to the esteemed company and its founder, Sir William Butlin. Additionally, it provides information on the history of Butlin's, based on personal research.

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