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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1725869727972{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-color: #0f021a !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Resources” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”resources-intro”]It could be easily argued that without the people and organisations listed below that this website would not exist. At the very least they are responsible for what is best about this website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=”30″ disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Deeper Blue” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The team at Deeper Blue<\/strong><\/a> are responsible for building this website but are under no illusion about its role, which is to provide a record of the many great people, organisations, companies and creative talents that make up this town.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Wikipedia” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Without Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a>, this website would have taken many times longer to create, so Blackpool Timeline recommends it as a terrific resource for doing research. We are especially grateful for its historical content and their links to images on\u00a0Wikimedia Commons<\/strong><\/a>, many of which are featured here on this website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Alamy” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]We thank Alamy<\/strong><\/a> for providing the images that bear its name throughout this website. These images are protected and not free to use but can be licensed from the Alamy website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Sean Conboy” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sean Conboy<\/strong><\/a> is a terrific photographer and has been engaged on numerous occasions by Deeper blue for its corporate brochures and websites. Deeper Blue would recommend him to anyone who needs seriously good, thought-provoking photography.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Marilyn Read” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]A very special thanks goes out to Marilyn Read<\/strong><\/a> for providing general inspiration and two terrific photo exclusives: one for Roy Castle<\/a><\/strong> and the other for Princess Diana<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Fylde Coast Resilience” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Fylde Coast Resilience<\/strong><\/a> is focused on making a difference in the region by bringing the VCFSE as well as the private and public sectors together to provide knowledge, information and support to businesses and organisations, helping them to make positive, powerful connections though the expertise of others within their community. They also welcome would-be and established entrepreneurs that are looking to start a new business or community organisation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”The Gazette” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Blackpool owes so much to The Gazette<\/strong><\/a> for its amazing photography and thorough coverage of Blackpool’s colourful history, much of which we wished we could use on this website. Nevertheless, it has often been a source for inspiration when looking for new timeline content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Visit Blackpool” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Great thanks goes out to Visit Blackpool for what it does for the town and their efforts and fantastic results with Showtown Museum<\/strong><\/a>, which is highly recommended by Blackpool Timeline and a must-see for anyone who comes to Blackpool for a visit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”The Grand Theatre” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Like many historic places and organisations in Blackpool, The Grand Theatre<\/strong><\/a> has been a fantastic source for Blackpool Timeline content, particularly its list of people in the entertainment industry associated with Blackpool. Many of the acts mentioned on the timeline have performed there.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=”30″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Deeper Blue” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The team at Deeper Blue<\/strong><\/a> are responsible for building this website and feel privileged to document the many great people, organisations, companies and creative talents from Blackpool and the other fine towns that make up the Fylde Coast.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Wikipedia” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Without Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a>, this website would have taken many times longer to create, so Blackpool Timeline recommends it as a terrific resource for research. We are especially grateful for its historical content and their links to images on\u00a0Wikimedia Commons<\/strong><\/a>, many of which are featured here on this website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Alamy” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]We thank Alamy<\/strong><\/a> for providing the images that bear its name throughout this website. These images are protected and not free to use but can be licensed from the Alamy website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Sean Conboy” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sean Conboy<\/strong><\/a> is a terrific photographer and has been engaged on numerous occasions by Deeper Blue for its corporate brochures and websites. But he’s done so much more in Blackpool and around the world. Here’s a link to his Timeline post<\/strong><\/a>. Deeper Blue would recommend him to anyone who needs seriously good, thought-provoking photography.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Marilyn Read” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]A very special thanks goes out to Marilyn Read<\/strong><\/a> for providing general inspiration and two terrific photo exclusives: one for Roy Castle<\/a><\/strong> and the other for Princess Diana<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1732259246434{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Adventure Me” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Adventure with Me, Darren! Exploring the Past & Discovering the Present. Join me for Abandoned Places, History, Theme Parks, Behind The Scenes, Scare Events, Hotels, Haunted Locations, Attractions, Reviews & More. Check out his YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1732259246434{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Anne Charlesworth” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Blackpool historian Anne Charlesworth<\/strong><\/a> has become a familiar and respected voice in the town\u2019s heritage community, drawing on years of research and a long career in education to bring Blackpool\u2019s past to life. A retired teacher, Charlesworth has spent the past decade focusing on local history, a role reflected in her public profile and her regular involvement with civic and cultural organisations across the Fylde coast. Best of all, she has been very supportive of Blackpool Timeline and we certainly appreciate it![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Fylde Coast Resilience” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Fylde Coast Resilience<\/strong><\/a> is focused on making a difference in the region by bringing the VCFSE as well as the private and public sectors together to provide knowledge, information and support to businesses and organisations, helping them to make positive, powerful connections though the expertise of others within their community. They also welcome would-be and established entrepreneurs that are looking to start a new business or community organisation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”The Gazette” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Blackpool owes so much to The Gazette<\/strong><\/a> for its amazing photography and thorough coverage of Blackpool’s colourful history, much of which we wished we could use on this website. Nevertheless, it has often been a source for inspiration when looking for new timeline content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Visit Blackpool” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Great thanks goes out to Visit Blackpool for what it does for the town and their efforts and fantastic results with Showtown Museum<\/strong><\/a>, which is highly recommended by Blackpool Timeline and a must-see for anyone who comes to Blackpool for a visit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”ChatGPT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Blackpool Timeline is particularly sensitive when it comes to copyright, so acknowledging our resources is critical, which is why we do so at the bottom of our posts. However, we don’t feel it’s right (or legal) to copy and paste content from those resources, implying it’s our own. Until recently, we would have to rewrite borrowed content without any AI assistance. Chat GPT helps but can’t do it on its own. We have to rewrite most of our content ourselves, including what’s come from Chat GPT, mainly to make the posts suit being in a timeline with a Blackpool focus.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”David Slattery-Christy” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]David Slattery-Christy<\/strong><\/a> has been invaluable, adding detail only he could provide. He is a local historian as well as a published author. His resources have allowed him to write exclusive stories and find obscure images for Blackpool Timeline. Aside from approving content for the subjects he’s familiar with, David has written some of the posts himself.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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