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Joyland Books photos in 1990

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A remnant of the 1980s Butlins days
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A view looking at the site of the old outdoor pool, now occupied by amusement rides. The road is a remnant of the old Butlins days
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The new Amusement Building, built on the site of the old indoor pool
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A view looking down the original Butlins road. The old dining halls (Bruce Building) would be on the left, with the old outdoor and indoor pools on the right
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This view shows the Haven entertainment complex. The rides are situated directly on top of where the old outdoor pool used to be, and the building to the right is located where the old indoor pool was situated. The building on the left is the original Butlins dining hall from the 1940s (later known as the Bruce Building). It's now in use as a restaurant and cabaret lounge.
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The building in the background is the old Butlin dining halls
(later known as the Bruce Building)
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Dodgems
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A view looking up the hill
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A general view of the fun park looking across to the site of the former Butlins amusement park
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Swingboats
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These are located in the fun park - this is next door to the site of the old Butlins amusement park 
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Old Butlins dining halls (Bruce Building) and road in the background
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Swan Lake Ride
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Some of the early 1980s Butlins chalets still in use

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