This book describes the rise and decline of Bournemouth’s Jewish hotels and guest houses within the context of Anglo-Jewish history, the growth of Bournemouth as a premier resort, and the evolution of its Jewish community. It explores the decline and changing nature of Bournemouth’s Jewish holiday trade before examining different aspects of hotel and guest house life—the food, religious activities, and entertainment. It concludes with a detailed analysis of the historical significance and many legacies of the kosher establishments, illuminating the hopes, achievements, and sorrows of generations of British Jews as they attempted to balance the goal of assimilation with the desire for a world of their own. Throughout the book, the focus is on those who ran, staffed, and stayed in the kosher establishments, shedding light on the dynamics of the mainly family-run businesses. Based largely on interviews, the text is replete with humorous and poignant memories and stories that enliven the text.
Author(s): Pam Fox
Publisher: Vallentine Mitchell
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 400
City: London
Cover
Front Matter
Title Page
Contents
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Foreword
Introduction
PART ONE: The Rise and Decline of Jewish Hotels and Guest Houses in Bournemouth
1: The early History of Jewish Holiday Accommodation in Bournemouth
2: Jewish Hotels in Bournemouth, 1914-1945
3: The Golden Era, 1945-1975: The Larger Hotels
4: The Golden Era, 1945-1975: The Smaller Hotels and Guest Houses
5: Holidaying in Bournemouth: 1975 to the Present Day
PART TWO: Aspects of Life in the Hotels and Guest Houses of Bournemouth
6: Food and Catering in the Bournemouth Jewish Hotels
7: Religion in the Jewish Hotels and Guest Houses
8: Entertainment, Recreation and Relaxation
9: The Hotels and the Town of Bournemouth
10: The Jewish Hotels of Bournemouth: Their History and Legacy
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
List of Photographs
List of Illustrations
Index of Hotels and Guest Houses and People and Places
