Caravans – A Trip Down Memory Lane

We love caravans. Our love of used touring caravans is, of course, shared by our customers. At Albion Caravans (http://www.albioncaravans.co.uk/) we also have a passion for caravan nostalgia and suspect many of our customers do too. So on today’s blog we thought take a little trip down memory lane and look at some of the many reasons that caravans have become part of our national psyche.

Classic, vintage and retro caravans are great. Richard Hammond from BBCs “Top Gear” motoring show is such a fan he has written a book on the subject, whilst the BBC´s documentary “Caravans: a British Love Affair” which told the story of caravanning from the 1950s, was watched by millions. Caravanning is definitely part of the UK’s history and it reflects our identity; it’s very much a part of our story whether we are post-war baby boomers, those with firsthand experience of those times or kids today that just want the adventure of a holiday in a caravan.

After the brutality of world war 2 and the austerity of rationing, money was scarce but the new found sense of freedom was palpable and the caravan embodied everything post war families craved: affordable holidays, the freedom to travel and the comfort and security of a mobile home used purely for leisure. Even the concept of leisure had novelty.  It was a time shortly after great conflict and for many great sorrow. So the concept for affordable travel, purely for pleasure was, understandably, seized with both hands.

It is interesting to note, however, that buying used touring caravans today still gives you that sense of freedom. We can’t compare today with the 1950’s without remembering those who fought for the pursuit of honour and of freedom, but with talk of double and even triple dip recessions, and with the real impact on the pocket of rising food, transport and fuel prices, not to mention tax, the lack of affordable credit, and the general tightening of belts across the nation, the caravan stands proud as a symbol of freedom, and of respite from the daily grind. And if you don’t already own one you should seriously consider doing so, because you will have the key to affordable escapism, affordable access to all that our beautiful island has to offer and, if you wish, affordable access to far flung places across Europe and beyond.

The caravan is important, and at Albion Caravans we are keen to pass on our passion. The people that come to us to upgrade or replace their existing caravan already know the feeling it gives you to own your own piece of heaven, but for all of those that don’t yet know, come and visit us online at Albion Caravans (http://www.albioncaravans.co.uk/) or visit us in person. Either way we’ll share our passion with you.