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In the frame – Blackpool’s enduring photographic appeal
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In the frame – Blackpool’s enduring photographic appeal

From Henri Cartier-Bresson to Don McCullin, photographers have long been drawn to Blackpool. But a cohort of local photographers are also documenting the town with an insider's view.

Sep 18, 2024
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By Michael Holmes

"When autumn comes and other seaside towns pull down their shutters, Blackpool shines with coloured twinkling lights reflected in rain-soaked pavements," reads a softly lit sign in Blackpool's new Showtown museum. The quote is from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the flamboyant interior designer who is known locally for his part in designing I…

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