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Aug 8, 2024 · These unearthed scenes show some of the places in Blackpool which were once popular landmarks or familiar places – the kind you think would be around forever. They will remind you of the town ...
Dec 18, 2023 · 1. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings. Blowing Sands is an 18th century, grade II listed building earmarked by historians as being one of the few remaining early dwellings from Blackpool's...
Jan 3, 2024 · 31 evocative Blackpool pictures of streets, landmarks, shops and nightclubs in the 1990s. 1. Blackpool's early buildings and structures. The Great Wheel 1890-1910. A view across the...
These black and white pictures reflect Blackpool at varying points in history.
- Seaside Fun 1917
- 1919 Miners’ Parade
- The Funfair in 1926
- Blackpool Gale 1928
- Blackpool Illuminations 1928
- New Indoor Swimming Pool 1931
- Plane Crash Hits A Street 1935
- Municipal Office Fire 1936
- Cotton Queen 1936
- Seaside Fun 1936
Swimming, donkeys and barrows selling food are the highlights of the sandy beaches in this film footage from 1917. But there are also men in uniform, reminding us this is during the dark days of World War I. People relax and play on the beach at Blackpool (1917): British Pathé (YouTube)
Hundreds, if not thousands of people attended a mass meeting of miners in Blackpool in 1919. They also stood to watch a parade of miners walk along the seafront road, holding a large banner and led by a band of musicians. Mass meeting of miners at Blackpool (1919): British Pathé (YouTube) And this is a clip showing the parade itself more clearly: D...
It may have been an age of silent films with caption cards, but already in 1926 Blackpool’s funfair rides were big, fast and fun. With Eve At Blackpool (1926): British Pathé (YouTube)
A terrible gale hit Britain on 6-7 January 1928, with winds reaching 80 miles per hour. In Blackpool, the pier and promenade were badly damaged. The Giant Wheel survived, but unable to compete with Blackpool Tower it offered its last ride on 20th October 1928 and was quickly demolished thereafter. WEATHER: The Great Gale: Blackpool scenes (1928): B...
Horses and carts are now down on the beach, as big black cars swoop down the seafront roads. There’s now a funfair with dodgems and other mechanical rides. Blackpool Tower is shown lit up at night, along with the illuminations. UK: LEISURE: Holidays scenes at Blackpool. (1928)
In 1931, a new swimming pool opened at Blackpool Hydro. A crowd turned out to watch a fashion show of young women and girls do a swimwear fashion show around the pool’s edge. LEISURE – Opening of Blackpool Baths (1931): British Pathé (YouTube)
In 1935, two planes taking part in an air circus display crashed into each other. They plummeted into the residential street, thankfully missing the houses by inches and thereby only causing damage to several roofs. However, the planes were completely destroyed. One of the pilots died on his way to hospital, while two sisters in the plane passenger...
The serious fire at Blackpool’s Municipal Office in 1936 not only caused the destruction of the building and hundreds of documents, but also cost a fireman his life. And when you see the masonry crashing to the ground, it highlights how much danger the firefighters were in. Fire in municipal office in Blackpool (1936): British Pathé (YouTube)
Doris Barr of Bolton won the 1936 Cotton Queen competition, held in Blackpool. It’s an interesting close up of her at the end – no makeup, false eyelashes or even dyed hair. Because it’s during World War II, the audience is mostly female, except for a few much older men. 18 other finalists also appear, each young woman representing one of the cotto...
Although you don’t see much beyond the family and the beach in this home cine film movie from 1936, it gives you a chance to admire the range of beachwear from the era. Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Sea No 2 Blackpool Beach 1936 www.DaveEldergill.org – Dave Eldergill on Youtube
Sep 12, 2023 · An overview of the listed buildings in Blackpool, including Grade I, II*, and II listed buildings in the Lancashire coastal town.
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Sep 1, 2021 · 2021 Listing of the Colonnades on North Shore and 8 Promenade Shelters at Bispham and Norbreck. Historic England, Seaside Gems of Blackpool. Grade 2 national listing: (1) Middle & Lower Walk colonnades, including associated retaining walls and 2 pillars located in Gynn Square.
