Electric Memories

Electric Memories is a photographic study of British seaside arcades and coastal towns, focusing on neon lights, amusement spaces, and the quiet atmosphere of the off-season.

There are places along the British coast where the lights never quite surrender to the weather.

Arcades hum behind darkened glass. Marquees glow against washed-out sky. Carpets hold the echo of evenings that have already passed.

Photographed without people, these spaces feel paused between seasons, between promise and memory.

Electric Memories moves through seaside towns, where spectacle lingers quietly, and colour persists long after the crowds have gone.

Chapter One:

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Entrance to Luna Park amusement park with rides and attractions, under a blue sky with a bird flying overhead.
Historic street scene with old brick buildings, a large red sign for Marshalls, and a smaller white and beige building. A bird flies in the clear sky, and traffic lights are visible in the foreground.
A neon-colored guitar-shaped light fixture with pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow stripes, hanging in an arcade or gaming center with various colorful signs and arcade machines in the background.
The image shows a neon-lit scene with red and blue neon signs that say 'DRINK.' There are glass panels and red lighting along an escalator, creating a vibrant, colorful atmosphere likely in a nightclub or entertainment venue.
Close-up of a bright red amusement game sign with white letters spelling 'SILVER DOLLAR' and decorative lights around the edges, set outdoors with residential buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
Row of slot machines in a casino with red upholstered chairs and colorful neon lights decorations.
An arcade with electronic gambling machines, bright lights, and colorful decorations, featuring a slot machine and a carousel animal on the ceiling, with various game prize displays and a patterned carpet.
Colorful street scene with a large white building featuring red-framed windows and a red storefront advertising 'Taylor Made Fun.' The sky is partly cloudy, and some clouds and a chimney are visible in the background.
Indoor bowling alley with lanes, screens displaying advertisements, and large windows letting in natural light.
Nighttime view of a carnival or fair with a brightly lit sign reading 'Henry Marshalls' and various game booths and attractions below, with buildings in the background.
Colorful arcade with stuffed animals inside claw machines, neon lighting, and a patterned carpet on the floor.
A brightly lit arcade with various games and prizes, featuring a sign that reads 'Silver Dollar' and a neon butterfly logo, located in front of residential buildings at night.
A nighttime view of a beach with waves coming ashore and a large, lit-up building on a hill in the background. The building appears to be a hotel or resort with multiple floors and towers, with some signs and colorful lighting.

Part of an ongoing exploration of British coastal environments, nostalgia, and the changing atmosphere of seaside towns.