Beach scene, Lancashire

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Date:1890 - 1893 (c.)

Description:Lantern slide of a beach scene including a group of people by a lifeboat house. This is probably the beach at Ainsdale near Formby, Lancashire where photographer William Blake grew up. Blake moved to Longton to open a stationer's shop in Stafford Street (now the Strand) in 1900.

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Women's Wear Prominent Individuals People Outings & Holidays Costume & Textiles Children's Wear Buildings, Architecture, Monuments Boats, Ships, Ferries & Tankers 20th Century Costume

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Creators: Mr William Blake - Creator

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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