Group of people, Blackpool
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Group of people, Blackpool
A group of people posing for their photo in Blackpool, on the site of the new Embassy Hotel
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Media ID 14118958
© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
Badge Badges Blackpool Camera Embassy Jacob Lancashire Parkinson Birley
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Joyous Gathering at the New Embassy Hotel in Blackpool: A Snapshot of Happiness and History This photograph captures a group of men and women, all beaming with joy and excitement, as they pose for a photograph on the site of the new Embassy Hotel in Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. The seaside resort town, known for its sandy beaches, vibrant promenade, and iconic Blackpool Tower, has long been a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The year is not specified, but the fashion and the building in the background suggest the 1950s or 1960s. The group, dressed in their Sunday best, stands on Birley Street, with the new Embassy Hotel construction site visible in the background. The hotel, which opened in 1962, was a significant addition to Blackpool's hospitality industry, offering visitors modern accommodations and amenities. The photograph's subjects, some wearing badges, appear to be a mix of locals and tourists, all coming together to mark a special moment in time. The man in the center, with a camera around his neck, is likely the photographer, capturing this moment for posterity. This photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of Blackpool as a coastal getaway and the joy that comes from creating memories with loved ones. It also serves as a historical record of a bygone era, when travel was a more leisurely affair, and the simple pleasure of a day at the seaside was enough to bring people together in happiness and camaraderie.
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