This is definitely the Felixstowe I remember from the early 1970's when my then husband was stationed at US Bentwaters. I lived in town on 34 Cobbold Road., I LOVED, LOVED my time there and went back several times to visit in the 1980's. Such a special and magical place Felixstowe is. A little bit of paradise.
My aunt and uncle had a caravan there from early fifties. We must have gone twice a year from 1956 to around early seventies. I remember Peters ice cream, the fairground, the pitch and putt, the figures of eight race track, and all the trinket shops trying to sell me an identity bracelet. And they sold cow bells around the mid sixties when everyone listened to Radio Caroline, just offshore. It was a gentle holiday town and I always look back with affection.
So many memories. Born and brought up in Fxt. First love, walking hand in hand on the Prom, trying to preserve dignity changing on the beach remembering Millars, restaurant, etc,etc. Still in the area and have fond memories at the age of 66.
Just got back from 10 days in Felixstowe. We lived there in the 70's and two sisters still live there. I worked backstage at the Spa Pavilion and it still looks the same. Much of the seafront is just as I remember it. Thank you for this. It's good to see that some places haven't changed that much.
Many thanks Mackenzie for uploading this wonderful video. You are so lucky to have been able to film your family back in 1966 and we are so lucky that you have posted on youtube. I was on holiday in Felixstowe with my parents in August 1966 and August 1967 when I was 10 - 11 years old so this footage really brings back the memories, who knows, we may have even walked past each other!. Do you, or anyone else for that matter, remember the massive slot car racing machine in Manning's Amusements? I loved playing on that. Also does anyone remember the figure of 8 raceway on Sea Road? It had a wooden plank track with metal runners in between the planks to conduct the electric to the cars which were two seaters. Had many races with my cousins on here. Happy memories. Thank you again for posting.
What a wonderful little film. Although it's very personal, it is an amazing piece of social history. So genteel and innocent. A world away from today's ugly, brash commercialism and long before mass immigration had made an impact. A very British scene. Long gone sadly. The pretty young girl at the centre of this film will probably be in her 70's now!! That is a sobering thought to us all. Thank you for uploading this.
I'm glad that you enjoyed my movie, yes The World was a better place then, the young lady is Pearl and she will be 69 now I guess. I lost touch with her in the late 60's.
@@chanelno.5560 ..It's true though. Mass immigration has destroyed Western Europe. In some parts of the country it is actually quite difficult to see native, indigenous people. Parts of London, Leicester, Bradford etc. Forced multiculturalism by the Cultural Marxists.
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This is definitely the Felixstowe I remember from the early 1970's when my then husband was stationed at US Bentwaters. I lived in town on 34 Cobbold Road., I LOVED, LOVED my time there and went back several times to visit in the 1980's. Such a special and magical place Felixstowe is. A little bit of paradise.
My aunt and uncle had a caravan there from early fifties. We must have gone twice a year from 1956 to around early seventies. I remember Peters ice cream, the fairground, the pitch and putt, the figures of eight race track, and all the trinket shops trying to sell me an identity bracelet. And they sold cow bells around the mid sixties when everyone listened to Radio Caroline, just offshore. It was a gentle holiday town and I always look back with affection.
the loveliest thing is it hasnt changed out of all recognition
Interesting, I haven't been there since 1966! Now retired in South West France.
Although i wasnt born until 2006, theres always something about living here in felixstowe that brings a spark of joy
Really enjoyed this video. I was 5 years old and I remember my mother taking me there on the train 😀 Trev
I'm glad that you enjoyed my home movie.
I'm going to Felixstowe on Sunday I went ages ago with my mum and dad and I'm so excited to see my friends again!
Have a nice day.
So many memories. Born and brought up in Fxt. First love, walking hand in hand on the Prom, trying to preserve dignity changing on the beach remembering Millars, restaurant, etc,etc. Still in the area and have fond memories at the age of 66.
Just got back from 10 days in Felixstowe. We lived there in the 70's and two sisters still live there. I worked backstage at the Spa Pavilion and it still looks the same. Much of the seafront is just as I remember it. Thank you for this. It's good to see that some places haven't changed that much.
I'm so pleased that my movie has brought back good memories and it's nice to know that it hasn't changed that much.
Glorious film. I love Felixstowe
I'm glad that you enjoyed my home movie, I have not been there since!
Amazing video, I live fxt since 2012 amazing town and places around. Your video is wonderful. 😍
Thanks they were great times, I'm told that it has not changed much?
@@mackenzierough I am just about 10 years but besides more shops 2x lidl etc :) still same natural and beautiful atmosphere here :)
Excellent holiday in Felixstowe, England video!!
Thats a great video. Lots of memories. Thanks for posting.
Many thanks Mackenzie for uploading this wonderful video. You are so lucky to have been able to film your family back in 1966 and we are so lucky that you have posted on youtube.
I was on holiday in Felixstowe with my parents in August 1966 and August 1967 when I was 10 - 11 years old so this footage really brings back the memories, who knows, we may have even walked past each other!.
Do you, or anyone else for that matter, remember the massive slot car racing machine in Manning's Amusements? I loved playing on that. Also does anyone remember the figure of 8 raceway on Sea Road? It had a wooden plank track with metal runners in between the planks to conduct the electric to the cars which were two seaters. Had many races with my cousins on here. Happy memories. Thank you again for posting.
So glad that my movie brought back good memories for you, I have forgotten about Manning's
Billy Britvic my dads side of the family founded mannings amusements :)
What a wonderful little film. Although it's very personal, it is an amazing piece of social history. So genteel and innocent. A world away from today's ugly, brash commercialism and long before mass immigration had made an impact. A very British scene. Long gone sadly.
The pretty young girl at the centre of this film will probably be in her 70's now!! That is a sobering thought to us all.
Thank you for uploading this.
I'm glad that you enjoyed my movie, yes The World was a better place then, the young lady is Pearl and she will be 69 now I guess. I lost touch with her in the late 60's.
Makenzie Rough Hi lovely to have. Felixstowe is still much loved. thank you for sharing.
I'm glad that you enjoyed my home movie, I have to been back since!
Had to bring immigration into it 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ Still see the very same scenes all throughout Britain today. Chill out you still run YOUR country.
@@chanelno.5560 ..It's true though. Mass immigration has destroyed Western Europe. In some parts of the country it is actually quite difficult to see native, indigenous people. Parts of London, Leicester, Bradford etc. Forced multiculturalism by the Cultural Marxists.
Thankyou for sharing xx
A lovely piece of cinifilm .Does anyone know the names of the family.
Thank you yes it is The Cole family from Billericay.
good vid
Thanks.
Idole
Who are they
Pearl Cole and her family from Billericay
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Did you give my Channel a credit?
@@mackenzierough Yes