Filey 1945

I have done it, picking up what has to be my most expensive single purchase (£35) I have finally managed to plug the 1945 Filey urge. Its is an unusual badge in several ways. 1945 was the opening year for Filey which had be semi completed whren war broke out. Used as an RAF base the camp was completed and repurchased by Butlins at a knock down price and was the only camp to manage to open in 1945. Skegness remaining in Navy hands and Clacton being unfit for use.

The theme of the badge is obvious with a nice bold V for victory. Rather unusually the rear has no makers name but rather is inscribe with the phrase “Holidays are Jollidays. Very pleased with this one, after all they wont be making any more!

One final thing, no the dates on the blog are not wrong. There has been over a two year gap between posts for the simple reason that I haven't collected any badges in that period.

Clacton 1966

Showing a seagull on a blue field this a nice simple badge that works well by breaking the edges of the frame. Made by Reeves this badge is in good condition but sadly the clasp has been squashed.

2nd Week

Stop the presses. I have a new badge!

This is actually a benchmark acquisition for me as it partly completes a section. I say partly as there are two known colour variations for second week badges. However with this badge I now have a representation of all versions of the 2nd week run.

In stunning condition I am rather pleased with this one.