Blackpool at War

Blackpool at War
Author: John Ellis
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750951761

Although it escaped bombing raids, Blackpool played an important role in the Second World War as a centre for training — with numerous airfields and factories surrounding the area. This book is the first to offer a dedicated history of the town in the period. It includes many interesting stories such as the people's playground, the Freckleton Air Disaster and an event-by-event account of activities. Despite being less affected than some other areas, the difficult war years still impacted on local people. Filled with true tales of local courage and of the spirit of the people of Blackpool during these tumultuous years, this nostalgic volume will be of interest to all who know and love Blackpool.

Blackpool History Tour

Blackpool History Tour
Author: Allan W. Wood
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2015-02-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445646242

A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

Blackpool's Seaside Heritage

Blackpool's Seaside Heritage
Author: Allan Brodie
Publisher: Historic England
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1848023278

Blackpool is Britain's favourite seaside resort. Each year millions of visitors come to walk on its three piers, ride donkeys, enjoy shows at the Winter Gardens, scream on the thrilling rides at the Pleasure Beach and ride the lift to the top of the Tower. Generations of holidaymakers have stayed in its hotels, lodging houses and bed and breakfasts and all have succumbed to its delectable fish and chips. Two centuries of tourism has left behind a rich heritage, but Blackpool has also inherited a legacy of social and economic problems, as well as the need for comprehensive new sea defences to protect the heart of the town. In recent years this has led to the transformation of its seafront and to regeneration programmes to try to improve the town, for its visitors and residents. This book celebrates Blackpool's rich heritage and examines how its colourful past is playing a key part in guaranteeing that it has a bright future.

Blackpool in Film and Popular Music

Blackpool in Film and Popular Music
Author: Ewa Mazierska
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2020-08-12
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 3030499359

This collection examines Blackpool, Britain’s first and largest working-class seaside resort as a location for the production and consumption of British film and popular music, and the meaning of ‘Blackpool’ in films and songs. It examines representation of Blackpool in films such as Hindle Wakes, A Taste of Honey, Bhaji on the Beach, Away, Bob’s Weekend, The Harry Hill Movie and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, linking it to the concepts of heterotopia, purgatory, fantasy, simulacra and the carnivalesque. It also presents music in Blackpool through the history of its venues and examines development of punk and grime music in this seaside town. The authors argue that Blackpool in filmic and musical texts often stands for British culture, but increasingly for culture which is remembered or imagined rather than present and real.

The History of Blackpool

The History of Blackpool
Author: Eliza Emma Waverly
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-07
Genre:
ISBN:

Discover the rich and fascinating history of Blackpool in this engaging and informative book. From its ancient origins as a small fishing village to its current status as one of the UK's most popular tourist destinations, Blackpool has a long and storied history that has shaped and defined the town in countless ways. This book offers a comprehensive and entertaining overview of Blackpool's history, covering everything from its early days as a Roman settlement to its role in both World War I and II, and its many contributions to the arts, culture, and sports. Through detailed and engaging chapters, readers will learn about the town's evolution and adaptation to changing times and needs, from the rise of the textile industry to the development of its famous seafront attractions, such as its pier and illuminations. The book also explores Blackpool's diverse economy, its cultural and social scene, and its enduring sense of community and civic pride. This book celebrates the wonderful history of Blackpool, and offers readers a deeper appreciation and understanding of the town's unique character and spirit. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, a lover of history or simply curious about the town's past, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the rich and fascinating history of Blackpool.

The Blackpool Rock

The Blackpool Rock
Author: Steve Sinclair
Publisher: Milo Books Ltd
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2016-04-07
Genre: True Crime
ISBN:

To the police he was Public Enemy Number One. To drunken gangs of yobs intent on trouble, he was a nightmare come true. Steve Sinclair was the toughest doorman in the wildest resort in Britain - and if you crossed him, payback was swift and certain. Blackpool, once a byword for cheeky family fun, was by the 1980s a violent town plagued by lager louts, drug dealers and villains intent on muscling in on the lucrative club trade. Sinclair worked the biggest clubs and the roughest doors. He and his associates fought hundreds of battles against football hooligans, gang members and rival hardmen. They were also branded gangsters and were blamed by the police for serious unsolved crimes. Described by On The Doors magazine as 'a compelling, gripping and fascinating tale', THE BLACKPOOL ROCK is a candid insight into the dangerous world of the modern doorman and of the extreme methods he sometimes employs to defend himself and his customers and uphold his hard-won reputation.