kursaal

The Kursaal in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, opened in 1901 and is believed to be the world’s first purpose-built amusement park.

The manager of Southend's Kursaal amusement park was sitting in his office when the telegram arrived from Great Yarmouth.

The Kursaal's manager - a Mr Bacon - complained he had been "absolutely mobbed" by angry residents for weeks after the baby's victory two years earlier.

Days later, about 3,000 spectators were packed into the Kursaal to watch the 49 contestants take to the stage.

Gaye’s last European performance was at Ostend’s Kursaal concert hall, where there is a statue of the star.