LSR 2122 Study Guide - Final Guide: Billy Butlin, Spa Town, Sea Bathing

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Leisure Studies
• Course: LSR 2122
• Professor: Alexandre Arellano

Document Summary

7685034: explain the rise and fall of the british seaside resorts in relation to the emergence of mass tourism. The rise of the british seaside resorts began in the 18th century. One of the main causes was industrialization in britain, particularity the north of england. As towns began to build up manufacturing plants and other kinds of businesses, people realized they needed some time away from it all. Groups of people would travel by train to escape for a little while. This was one of the first occurrences of mass tourism. Within a decade a notable one was located in scarborough; this spa was located on the sea. Doctors advocated benefits of bathing in the sea and in the eighteenth century there was a large increase in sea bathing. Changes then started occurring in terms of seaside resorts. Many of them featured an amusement park as well as what was known as holiday camps.