Category: 1991

King Edward School’s Michael Platt Joins JP Morgan

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Michael Platt was born in Preston, Lancashire on 18 March 1968. He is a British billionaire hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder and managing director of BlueCrest Capital Management, Europe’s third-largest hedge-fund firm which he co-founded in 2000. He is Britain’s wealthiest hedge fund manager according to Forbes, with an estimated wealth of US$18 billion as of December 2024. Platt’s father taught civil engineering at the University of Manchester. Platt went to King Edward’s School in Lytham (now AKS). Platt studied civil engineering at Imperial College London, but after a year, switched to mathematics and economics at the London… Read more »

Jim Davidson Back in Blackpool

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Jim Davidson OBE, a staple of British comedy, first headlined a full summer season in Blackpool in 1993, but his association with the resort began earlier. In 1991, he delighted audiences with 15 Sunday shows at the Opera House, building on his reputation as a comedic force since his breakout victory on New Faces in 1976. His Blackpool debut came in 1977, joining the All Laughter Showtime cast on North Pier alongside Little and Large, Norman Collier, and Frank Carson. Over the years, he has returned to Blackpool for various productions, including festive shows like his adult pantomime Sinderella and… Read more »

Peter Chelsom’s First Feature Film

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Peter Chelsom, born on 20 April 1956 in St Annes on the Fylde Coast, to antiques shop owners Kay and Reginald Chelsom, is a renowned film director, writer, and actor. Educated at Wrekin College (1969–1973) and the Central School of Drama in London, Chelsom has crafted a remarkable career spanning acting and filmmaking. Holding dual citizenship in the United Kingdom and the United States, he is also an Honorary Citizen of Fivizzano, a small town in Tuscany, and a member of respected organisations such as the British Academy, the American Academy, the Directors Guild of America, and the Writers Guild… Read more »

Morrisons at Squires Gate

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The Morrisons store at Squires Gate in Blackpool, located on Squires Gate Lane near Blackpool Airport and the South Shore area, has been a staple in the community since its opening in October 1991. As one of the larger supermarkets in the area, it has become a key shopping destination for both locals and tourists. The store is strategically located near major roads and public transportation routes, making it easily accessible for residents across Blackpool and the surrounding areas. Its proximity to Blackpool Airport and other notable landmarks adds to its convenience, particularly for visitors and holidaymakers in the South… Read more »