Lifelong fans John Collier and Alex Storer – who first connected online during lockdown – have turned their interest and childhood memories into a passion project. What began as a free digital publication packed with memories and photos has now evolved into a brand-new, full-colour print edition, marking the 40th anniversary of the exhibition’s closure.
The new book dives deep into the history of the exhibition, featuring exclusive interviews, vibrant photographs by Blackpool-born Richard Leaver, detailed floor plans, and a foreword by K-9 assistant operator, Steve Cambden.
Both a time capsule and a tribute, Blackpool Remembered is a must for classic Who fans and local history buffs alike. It’s a nostalgic reminder of how a basement on Chapel Street became a cherished landmark in sci-fi history that still captures imaginations 40 years on.
Blackpool Remembered is out now via Amazon (https://amzn.eu/d/8GAhArv).
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Alex Storer aged 7 in 1985, outside the Doctor Who exhibition on Chapel Street Photo: Submitted
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Blackpool Remembered author John Collier pictured in May 2025, sitting on the steps of the former Doctor Who exhibition - now a shoe shop - with a copy of his book. Photo: Submitted
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Blackpool Remembered: a visual history of the classic Doctor Who Exhibition, 1974-1985 Photo: Submitted