Peter Dench

***archive: last resort revisited

25 years after Martin Parr had used the town of New Brighton in the northwest of England as the inspiration for his iconic book The Last Resort, Dench went on a Parr pilgrimage to discover what Parr parts had remained.  

A full written account of Dench's experience can be read here 

  • Newly wed Claire Simon-Kind (30) with sister and bridesmaid Sarah Simon (28) in front of a weather shelter on New Brighton promenade.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A young boy in the back seat of a car parked in front of the Riverside Bowl and Lazer Quest Centre on Marine Promenade, New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • Eight year old Georgina Jackson hooks for crabs in Marine Lake with her Grandad, Kenneth (61).In 1986 world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps to document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A young girl clutches a bag of pink candy-floss purchased on Marine Promenade in New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book The 'Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walkin Parr's footsteps to document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • Steve out walking dogs Bobby and Rocky along King's Parade in New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • Empty Mini Golf and tennis courts on King's Parade in New Brighton.In 1986 world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • An Asian family take a walk near Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton. In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A white Westie dog in Vale Park, New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A young girl cries on the beach at New Brighton on a day out with her mother and grandmother.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brigthon, to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • An elderly woman waits at a bus stop on Rowson Street in New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A woman pours gravy on her fis and chips served at the Seaside Cafe on Marine Promenade.In 1986 world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, pohtographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps to document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A woman sat with an ice cream in a weather shelter on Marine Promenade.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • 23 year-old Matt Jones on guard on Kings Parade for the Wirral Beach Lifeguard Service. In 1986 world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps to document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A man riding in a mobility scooter walks his Alsation Dog towards Fort Perch Rock. In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A man holding a young girls hand, both eating ice-cream, cross the road in front of the New Palace and Adventureland on Marine Promenade.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • Graffiti penned on the glass of a weather shelter on New Brighton promenade.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • Sharon McCullogh and Steven O'Keefe with grandaughters Elise and Kayleigh on Marine Promenade in New Brighton.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • 71 year-old John James tests his new model boat, Andrea Gail on the King's Parade lake. John has been a member for six years, the club has around 70 members. A new gymn and open air pool is being built next to the boating lake as part of major redevelopment in New Brighton.In 1986 world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a pilgrimage to New Brigthon to walk in Parr's footsteps to document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A young couple cuddle in a weather shelter on Marine Promenade. In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
  • A man seated in a green and white deck chair waits for the Northwest Concert Band to perform in Vale Park.In 1986, world famous photographer Martin Parr published his book 'The Last Resort,' a set of photographs taken over three seasons 1983-85 in the Liverpool suburb of New Brighton. 25 years later, photographer and Parr fan, Peter Dench, went on a Bank Holiday pilgrimage to New Brighton to walk in Parr's footsteps and document what has changed or remained the same in the seaside town.
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