documentary photography Archives - Blackpool Social Club

27 Apr

Photo Essay: the art of boarding up a shop

David Simper0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsblack and white photography, Blackpool, documentary photography, empty shops, social realism, town centres

Following my little essay on Blackpool's back streets with the medium format camera, what to photograph next? How about the variously empty shops around our town centre? Securing the longevity of a shop seems to be something of an art form in itself. Contrary to popular belief, Blackpool's empty shop count is on a par with many other places. Town centres are going through a transitional phase as their role adjusts to the advent of internet shopping and the ongoing competition from out-of town retail centres. However, the fact is there are rather a lot of empty shops to photograph.…

09 Nov

Bodega at Get it Loud in Libraries Gallery

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsMusic & Gigsblackpool central library, documentary photography, Music, performance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In Blackpool, we might be known for our flashy front, candy floss and stag do's. But we are also part of a notable music circuit that goes back years. In current times and rather surprisingly music is being found in unlikely places. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scrolling through Instagram I noticed John Lonican's images of a recent gig at Blackpool Library. I had met John previously on a photo walk that I had hosted via The Old Electric and know his images are rather lovely. Inviting John to submit his images for Blackpool Social Club unearthed a number of beautiful images of the…

13 Jun

Photo Gallery Blackpool Pride 2022

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal Newsdocumentary photography, LBTQ+, Parade, Pride

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What better way to be at Blackpool Pride 2022 than alongside a landau owner. Accompanied by drag artists. Take a look at our latest photo gallery from Saturday's Pride parade. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="35122" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="35123" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="35125" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width="3" initial_loading_animation="none" grid_id="vc_gid:1655151318760-78b9e8ff-7f72-9" include="35124,35126,35127,35129"][vc_single_image image="35128" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you live in Blackpool you might live nearby a performer, an ice-cream seller, a theatre worker, a comedian, hotel workers, or entertainers. I live really close to the town and it feels like the area near The Raikes Parade is home to a number of folks who work in…

10 Oct

Blackpool Football Club urges us to ‘Get Vocal’ about mental health

Jill Reidy0 CommentsLocal News, Sports & Wellbeingbfc, Blackpool Council, Blackpool Football Club, documentary photography, Football, mental health, sport, wellbeing, wellness

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For a second consecutive year Blackpool Football Club has partnered with the Council’s Get Vocal campaign. The campaign was launched in 2018 and aims to encourage residents in Blackpool to look after their mental health. The message is directed at all adults in Blackpool, particularly to men and middle-aged people, who may be at risk of poor mental health, but who might not seek help. This partnership will see the branding for the Get Vocal campaign on the front of the team’s third kit away shirts for the 2020/21 football season. The team will wear the new shirts for the…

30 Jun

Doorstep Portraits with Photographer Zoe Taylor.

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsdocumentary photography, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Through Lockdown we witnessed a host of photographers take to their neighbourhoods to create family portraits, socially distanced with families in their gardens and at home. We caught up with Blackpool Photographer Zoe Taylor to find out about her Doorstep Portraits series.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="29031" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Q. Along with the images you have sent, can you please explain your work and the different individuals that you have taken doorstep portraits of? A. It has been really interesting to find out about people's lives in lockdown and to capture a relaxed style portrait. There have been some great characters and stories too.…

16 May

Judgement Day 3 for Blackpool FC

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal News, Sports & WellbeingBlackpool, Dawn Mander Photography, documentary photography, Football, photography

On Saturday 6 May 2017 fans from all over came together to support and march in protest against the continuing ownership at Blackpool by the Oyston family and to highlight that change is needed in football governance throughout the English Football League. The Football Supporters Federation officially endorsed this action as a Fans United Day and representatives from all 92 league clubs joined Blackpool fans to make their voices heard. Blackpool’s famous Notarianni’s Ice Cream company showed their support for JD3 giving out fifty free tubs of jelly and ice cream on Waterloo headland as the protest passed. The crowd continued…