From Blackpool to Benidorm: Visual cultures of repair, authenticity, and demotic leisure

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Ball, R. 2025. From Blackpool to Benidorm: Visual cultures of repair, authenticity, and demotic leisure.
AuthorsBall, R.
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Presentation at the 1st COSTA Observatory Conference // Tourism and Sustainable Culture

KeywordsSeaside; Coastal entertainment; Amusement parks; Tourism; Photography; Sociology; Holidays
Year2025
Conference1st COSTA Observatory Conference // Tourism and Sustainable Culture
Related URLhttps://www.robball.co.uk
https://observatory-costa.com/
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