Pleasureland Memories: The Launch
Saturday 20 August 2005 was the official launch of the biggest amusement park book of the year: Pleasureland Memories - A History of Southport's Amusement Park. Before the main launch was a book signing at Broadhursts Bookshop in Southport, followed by the official launch at Pleasureland itself, hosted by the Park Manager, Phil Pickett. Click on the thumbnails to see the photographs.
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Author Stephen Copnall pictured just before the book signing at Broadhursts Bookshop, Southport. |
Author Stephen Copnall pictured at the Broadhursts signing. |
At the main Pleasureland launch event. Pictured from left to right: John K Walton, Phil Pickett and Stephen Copnall |
Park manager, Phil Pickett, opens the launch event. |
John K Walton, author of many books on the British seaside, gives a fascinating talk on the history of Pleasureland. |
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Author Stephen Copnall begins signing books for Pleasureland visitors. |
Author Stephen Copnall signing copies of the book, which was very well received. |
A photo opportunity: Stephen Copnall with a very important member of the Pleasureland staff! |
To buy your own copy of Stephen Copnall's acclaimed new book about Southport's amusement park, click here. |
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