In the frame – Blackpool’s enduring photographic appeal

For nearly a century, photographers from Henri Cartier-Bresson to Shirley Baker have been drawn to Blackpool. Now, a cohort of local photographers are also documenting the town with an insider's view.

First published on May 30 2024

"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 i…