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.
"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…
