223. Sun, Sea, and Sex

Lucy Lethbridge

Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.

Lucy Lethbridge

Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.

Rudyard Kipling

We talked about Kipling's wonderful short story, The Gardener.

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The rise and fall of Butlin's, Benidorm and Franco, class, package holidays, bikinis, mass tourism and sunbathing. The third episode in our holiday series has it all - join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the history of modern holidays in the post First World War era. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Lucy Lethbridge

The host mentions 'The Invention of Holidays' to highlight the surprising fact that tourism continued in the south of…

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The host mentions Lucy Lethbridge's book 'Tourists' to highlight the historical context of tourism during significant…

Rudyard Kipling

The host discusses Kipling's short story 'The Gardener' in relation to the tourism that emerged after the First World…

Wordsworth

The host mentions Wordsworth in the context of discussing the Lake District as a destination for middle-class tourist…

Ambre Solaire

The host mentions 'Ambre Solaire' to highlight the evolution of sun protection and its cultural significance in the c…

Beatrix Potter

The host mentions Beatrix Potter in the context of discussing the Lake District as a middle-class holiday destination…

Coleridge

The host mentions Coleridge in the context of discussing the historical significance of the Lake District as a touris…

D.H. Lawrence

The host mentions D.H. Lawrence in the context of discussing changing attitudes towards sunbathing in the early 20th…

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The strongest audience signal points to History enthusiasts and those interested in tourism and Readers interested in historical tourism and literature.

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Lucy Lethbridge

Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in tourismOften cited around tourism during World War I

“Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: tourism during World War I

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in tourism

Key quote: “Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.”

The host mentions 'The Invention of Holidays' to highlight the surprising fact that tourism continued in the south of France during the First World War. This book provides an insightful look into the evolution of the tourist industry, which the hosts find fascinating and relevant to their discussion.

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Lucy Lethbridge

Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in tourismOften cited around invention of tourism

“Lucy Lethbridge in her book, Tourists, has a quote from what the writer Norman Douglas calls it, paganism and nudity and laughter.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: invention of tourism

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in tourism

Key quote: “Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.”

The host mentions Lucy Lethbridge's book 'Tourists' to highlight the historical context of tourism during significant world events, such as the First World War. They express their admiration for the book, indicating it provides valuable insights into the evolution of the tourist industry.

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Rudyard Kipling

Best for Readers interested in historical tourism and literatureOften cited around Kipling's short story

“We talked before in our podcast about the end of the First World War. We talked about Kipling's wonderful short story, The Gardener.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Kipling's short story

For: Readers interested in historical tourism and literature

Key quote: “We talked about Kipling's wonderful short story, The Gardener.”

The host discusses Kipling's short story 'The Gardener' in relation to the tourism that emerged after the First World War. This story is highlighted as a poignant reflection on the experiences of those visiting war graves and battlefields during that time.

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Wordsworth

Best for Listeners interested in British literature and tourismOften cited around British tourism history

“Wordsworth is referenced in relation to the historical appeal of the Lake District, connecting him to the literary heritage of the area.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: British tourism history

For: Listeners interested in British literature and tourism

Key quote: “people going to the Lake District, that goes back to Wordsworth and Coleridge”

The host mentions Wordsworth in the context of discussing the Lake District as a destination for middle-class tourists. This reference highlights the historical significance of the area and its connection to literary figures like Wordsworth and Coleridge.

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Ambre Solaire

Best for Individuals interested in the history of skincare and sunbathing practices.Often cited around history of sunbathing

“The founder of L'Oreal is a man called Eugène Schuller, and he creates the first sun protection cream and calls it Ambre Solaire.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: history of sunbathing

For: Individuals interested in the history of skincare and sunbathing practices.

Key quote: “the founder of L'Oreal is a man called Eugène Schuller, and he creates the first sun protection cream and calls it Ambre Solaire.”

The host mentions 'Ambre Solaire' to highlight the evolution of sun protection and its cultural significance in the context of sunbathing. It serves as a historical reference to the first sun protection cream created in the 1930s.

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Beatrix Potter

Best for Listeners interested in British cultural historyOften cited around British tourism history

“The mention of Beatrix Potter relates to the Lake District and its appeal to visitors, indicating her influence in that region.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: British tourism history

For: Listeners interested in British cultural history

Key quote: “Because this is Beatrix Potter, isn't it?”

The host mentions Beatrix Potter in the context of discussing the Lake District as a middle-class holiday destination. This reference highlights Potter's influence on British tourism and the cultural significance of the area.

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Coleridge

Best for Listeners interested in British literature and tourismOften cited around British tourism history

“Coleridge is mentioned alongside Wordsworth, highlighting the literary significance of the Lake District and its historical visitors.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: British tourism history

For: Listeners interested in British literature and tourism

Key quote: “So people going to the Lake District, that goes back to Wordsworth and Coleridge.”

The host mentions Coleridge in the context of discussing the historical significance of the Lake District as a tourist destination. This reference highlights the literary connections to the region, particularly through figures like Wordsworth and Coleridge.

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D.H. Lawrence

Best for Readers interested in literary perspectives on nature and sensuality.Often cited around sunbathing and D.H. Lawrence

“D.H. Lawrence, she has a wonderful, varied D.H. Lawrence. It's a quote where D.H. Lawrence has got a...”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: sunbathing and D.H. Lawrence

For: Readers interested in literary perspectives on nature and sensuality.

Key quote: “He faced down to her with his look of blue fire and enveloped her breasts and her face, her throat, her tired belly, her knees, her thighs and her feet.”

The host mentions D.H. Lawrence in the context of discussing changing attitudes towards sunbathing in the early 20th century. They reference a quote from Lawrence that illustrates the sensuality and connection to nature associated with sunbathing.

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Lucy Lethbridge's brilliant new book on the invention of the tourist industry, the invention of holidays in the modern sense.

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