Overview of the collection
Title: The W. R. Buckley Photograph Collection, Collection Date(s): 1904-1970
Extent and Forms of Material: 548 mixed glass and film negatives, and 5 prints
Creator: Roy and William Rawlinson Buckley
Abstract: William Buckley was a key photographer in recording Blackpool’s built environment as was his son Roy. The collection spans a large part proportion of the changing face of Blackpool in the 20th century.
Repository: Blackpool History Centre, first floor, Blackpool Central Library, Blackpool, FY1 1PX. historycentre@showtownblackpool.co.uk, 01253 478090, www.showtownblackpool.co.uk
Processing Note: Print copies listed by volunteers in 2015. Final catalogue processed by volunteers 2019; supervised by Caroline Hall, Collections Manager.
Information for users
Conditions Governing Access: Print copies of these images are open for research use on open access in the history centre. The glass negatives are not available for consultation on a preservation basis.
Physical Access: Printed copies of Buckley images are available for consultation within the History Centre. For ease of access it is helpful to email with images you would like to see in advance but they can be retrieved for you on the day of your visit but it will take longer. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use: The History Centre holds copyright on the images. All reproduction and duplication requests must be reviewed and approved by History Centre staff. Note: The collection is due for high resolution digitisation in 2020/21. At present we do not have digital copies of all these images available reuse.
Preferred Citation: Title and date of item, The W. R. Buckley Photograph Collection, 1904-1970, ©Blackpool History Centre. For additional information, please contact the History Centre at 01253 478090 or historycentre@showtownblackpool.co.uk
In-depth information about the collections
Administrative/Biographical History: William Rawlinson Buckley started his photography business in 1904. He was the photographer who took the 1920s images that proliferate in the collection. His studio was in Cocker Square. He died on 31 Dec 1956. Roy Buckley was born in 1916, and joined the business at the age of 16. Roy retired and closed the business in 1970. He died in 1983.
Scope and Content: Mostly glass negatives with a small number of film and print images. Surrogates are available for research and access.
System of Arrangement: The collection is arranged in one series:
Box 1-17
Box 18-47
Box 48-81
Box 82-98
Box 99-128
Box 129-144
Box 145-157
Box 158-178
Box 179-199
Box 200-214
Box 215-232
Box 233-251
Box 252-287
Box 288-311
Box 312-348
Box 349-374
Box 375-396
Box 397-414
Box 420-458
Box 460-500
Box 501-548
Prints
Acquisition Information: The Buckley Photograph collection was purchased by the library in 2009. Blackpool Council also purchased copyrights along with the collection.
Related Archival Materials: None
