Product Description

Few towns conjure up such stirring impressions as Blackpool. Cheerfully unpretentious and brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort, Blackpool remains the iconic resort town, but there is more to its richly coloured history than you might think. This absorbing collection of images reveals the changing face of the town during the past century. Over 200 old postcards and photographs - many never previously published - help highlight Blackpool's remarkable transformation from a fledgling resort. Aspects of everyday life in the town are featured here, including social occasions, the pleasure steamers that once plied their trade from the piers, seaside entertainment and old cherished street scenes of bygone Blackpool. This book is a valuable pictorial history, which will waken nostalgic memories for some readers, whilst offering a unique glimpse at the past for others.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #256187 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-31
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Dave Thompson is an accomplished writer with a keen interest in local history. His other titles include 'Rhyl' (2006) and 'Llandudno' (2005). His latest book features rare picture postcards from the author's extensive collection.

Customer Reviews

Great Book About Blackpool
I really enjoyed this book. It took me quite a bit to get to the end when going through the pages slowly. Photos range from about 10 years ago to about 1880, then, drawings from previous years which were way before that - obviously. It talks about the history of buildings, who opened up what, and basically just lots of events which happened in Blackpool. Well worth buying.