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Billy Bunter Goes to Butlin’s: When Boarding School Met the Holiday Camp
In 1961, Billy Bunter left Greyfriars and headed for Butlin’s. It sounds absurd—but this curious crossover reveals a moment of marketing brilliance, class collision, and cultural change in post-war Britain.
22 min read


Harry Potter, Billy Bunter, Malory Towers: Why Boarding School Stories Have Seven Plots
Look into the world of school stories, from Billy Bunter's misadventures to the classic tropes that still govern the genre. Whether it's overcoming a monster or going on a quest, these narratives hold more than just nostalgia—they hold the keys to understanding class, morality, and personal growth in fiction.
11 min read
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