Fred Pontin: The Man and His Business: The Man and His Business - The Authorised Biography of Sir Fred Pontin

Sir Fred Pontin was one of Britain's most colorful business tycoons. He was a holiday camp giant, horse-racing figure, and friend of royalty, the rich and famous. In this very frank biography the author recounts how Sir Fred brought a new style of holiday to millions of people, building an "empire of sun and fun" from humble beginnings. He turned a small investment in a derelict training camp into a multi-million dollar international leisure industry, creating a social revolution among the post-war working classes with their newly-found spending power.