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Written by Fran Newton, 24 June 2009

Caravan insurance policyholders with a passion for mobile homes might be interested in the caravan diary of a famous artist that has just been published.

World War I artist Len Smith wrote an account of a mobile home holiday he took in 1932 with wife Jessie, two friends and a dog called Rags, the Press Association reports.

During the two-week break, the group travelled through parts of Gloucester, Aylesbury, the Forest of Dean, Cheddar, Chepstow and Lyme Regis, making overnight stops at farms for as little as 5p per night.

As well as written pieces, the diary includes drawings and photographs of the areas visited by the artist almost 80 years ago.

The total bill for the fortnight's accommodation came to 17 shillings, which equates to 85p, the source suggests.

In the diary, the artist writes that caravanners should approach farmers at locations where they plan to pitch their vehicle with care.

"Farmers as a class are extremely hospitable, but are often slow and careful in thought. Explain frankly what you want and let them see you understand country manners," an excerpt published in the Daily Mail reads.

Last month saw Top Gear star Richard Hammond publish a book entitled A Short History of Caravans in the UK.

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