Salt & Vinegar

When passing a window and something makes you stop and view the scene before you, you then have to convince the owner of the closed diner to open the doors and let you in for 5 minutes, you’ll be quick, really quick you promise him,  you just have to get in and try to captureContinue reading “Salt & Vinegar”

Lighting the corridors

So much to see this weekend in Blackpool Winter Gardens but I couldnt leave without trying to capture the beautiful art deco light fittings lighting the long dark corridors and stairs…these beautiful vintage lights may not be as imposing as the chandeliers in the ballroom or the striking cone shaped lights illuminating the Floral HallContinue reading “Lighting the corridors”

Retro tiles on Topping St

Wandering around Blackpool town centre again I came across these fabulous retro tiles covering the wall of a shop. The rusting battered air vent added to the quirkiness of the decor making the shop on Topping St a small work of art for my pleasure. Imagine having these tiles covering just one wall in theContinue reading “Retro tiles on Topping St”

Glamour & Neglect

A glamorous name and a fabulous reputation for wonderful shows, a night of pleasure and sites to be seen has not stopped another landmark building falling into neglect here in Blackpool. Still, there is something about this fading gem on Queen St that drawers the eye to the gorgeous balcony and I hope that beforeContinue reading “Glamour & Neglect”