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Visit Skegness Skegness. SO much more! It has been said with some truth that Skegness rose to fame on a poster. John Hassall drew the picture in 1908. Text © John Byford.

The Jolly Fisherman Poster and its accompanying slogan is probably the most famous holiday advertisement ever drawn. It has been circulated hundreds of times in almost every newspaper in the land, and the dancing salt has been imitated by thousands of visitors. It had been commissioned by the Great Northern Railway Company and for this masterpiece he received twelve guineas. The “so bracing” sloga

n, of almost equal importance, is believed to have been the brainchild of an unknown member of the Railway Staff. The poster was first put on display at Easter time that same year in conjunction with a special three-shilling excursion from Kings Cross. The last of these trips ran on August Bank Holiday, 1913. Hassall, one of the greatest of all poster artists, drew many telling advertisements, but none so fine as the Jolly Fisherman. He visited Skegness only once in his life. That was in 1936 when the town which he had put on the map presented him with an illuminated address and “the freedom of the foreshore”

John Hassall said, “the reality of Skegness has eclipsed all my anticipation's. It is even more bracing and attractive than I had been led to expect”. Born in Deal, as a young man he twice tried, without success, to join the Army. In frustration he went off to Canada, and whilst there he turned his hand to sketching. Returning to England, he went on to Paris and Antwerp to study art, and the first pictures he sent to the Royal Academy were accepted. Hassall’s original masterpiece hangs in a place of honour in Skegness Town Hall. It was formally given to the town by British Railways, along with the copyright in 1966.

10/08/2026

Amazing recent performance by Jacob Sinclair Music at The Village :: Church Farm :: Skegness

We thoroughly enjoyed filming this and hope to see him at more future events. 😁☀️☀️

09/08/2026

Another clip of the spectacular Skegness Carnival today, great to see Skegness Branch - The Royal British Legion too.

We hope you all thoroughly enjoyed the carnival this year, please share your photos with us of this fantastic day! 😊

09/08/2026

Fantastic parade for Skegness Carnival today, great to see lots of people taking part and the crowds were fantastic 😁☀️

Who’s looking for to Skegness carnival 2027?? 😊

Absolutely glorious day for Skegness Carnival today ☀️☀️☀️
09/08/2026

Absolutely glorious day for Skegness Carnival today ☀️☀️☀️

Tomorrow at The Village :: Church Farm :: Skegness 😊Fun for all the family celebrating 50 years of The Village. ...
31/07/2026

Tomorrow at The Village :: Church Farm :: Skegness 😊

Fun for all the family celebrating 50 years of The Village.

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Skegness! ✨🎉As we step into a brand new year, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who v...
31/12/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Skegness! ✨🎉

As we step into a brand new year, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who visits Skegness and makes it such a special place. From bracing seaside walks and sandy toes to laughter on the promenade and memories made with family and friends — you’re a big part of what makes this town shine.

Here’s to more sea air, brighter sunsets, cheerful arcades, fish and chips by the shore, and moments that make you smile long after the waves have washed them away.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and joyful New Year. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Skegness very soon — the seaside will be ready for you! 🌊🎡🥂

🚨 Aurora captured over Skegness tonight 🚨Let’s see your photos?
03/12/2025

🚨 Aurora captured over Skegness tonight 🚨

Let’s see your photos?

Keep your eyes to the sky tonight… red alert 🚨 for aurora…
03/12/2025

Keep your eyes to the sky tonight… red alert 🚨 for aurora…

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