Blackpool at War: A History of the Fylde Coast during the Second World War
By John Ellis
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Although it escaped bombing raids, Blackpool played an important role in the Second World War as a centre for training — with numerous airfields and factories surrounding the area. This book is the first to offer a dedicated history of the town in the period. It includes many interesting stories such as the people’s playground, the Freckleton Air Disaster and an event-by-event account of activities. Despite being less affected than some other areas, the difficult war years still impacted on local people. Filled with true tales of local courage and of the spirit of the people of Blackpool during these tumultuous years, this nostalgic volume will be of interest to all who know and love Blackpool.
John Ellis
JOHN ELLIS joined the Royal Navy in 1965, specialising in communications and intelligence, going on to hold a number of intelligence-related appointments including two sea commands and MoD. He left the Royal Navy as a Captain and worked for the police and the Home Office before retirement. He has a PhD in intelligence during the English Civil War.
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