Safe and Sound
- 1955
See life from a different angle with a 1950s Butlin's seaside holiday: there's something for the whole family.
The great British institution Butlin's will make you see life from a different angle. A popular seaside holiday destination since it opened in the 1930s, and 'now open now all year round', this TV advert shows the pool at Cliftonville, famous artists in the theatre and cabaret with dancing every evening and afternoons too; not to mention that it's ideal for honeymooners!
Television advert for Butlin's holidays - see life from a different angle, open now all year round; show the pool at Cliftonville and mention that it is ideal for honeymooners. Famous artists in the theatre and cabaret with dancing every evening and afternoons too
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