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Wakes Weeks and how entire towns emptied to visit Blackpool
Robert Leach writes for The Blackpool Lead on the North West's tradition of heading to the seaside
Aug 22
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The story of a Blackpool captain convicted for being homosexual
Local historian Anne Charlesworth writes on Captain Edward Rigby - convicted in 1698 of sodomy
Aug 1
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How Blackpool adapted to make a vital contribution in World War 2
Mike Coyle, who blogs about historical events in Blackpool, writes about the end of World War 2 and its impact on Blackpool
Jul 4
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How 170 people leaving the UK for the US lost their lives in a shipwreck
Historian Colin Reed writes for The Blackpool Lead on the tragedy of 1848
May 30
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Luke Beardsworth
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Marton's quest for a local church in 1625
Marton historian Philip Walsh looks at Marton Mere, the lake which divided the parish of Poulton-le-Fylde 400 years ago.
May 16
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The birthplace of Blackpool as we know it
Historian Robert Leach explores the earliest recorded history of 'lower' Blackpool
Apr 25
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The historical significance of the South Promenade McDonald's site
Anne Charlesworth explores the history of the site, including her own time working at the Promenade Seafood Restaurant
Apr 4
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The story of the construction of Blackpool Tower from objections to success
Local historian and writer Colin Reed looks at the history of the construction of Blackpool Tower
Mar 21
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John Picken Dixon, cotton in Marton and the myth of a tunnel between the tower and Winter Gardens
Marton historian Philip Walsh takes a look at a Lancashire Cotton Manufacturer and philanthropist John Picken Dixon
Mar 4
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For adults only: How Jacob Epstein's work was played for shock value on the Golden Mile
Historian Robert Leach writes for The Blackpool Lead about Sir Jacob Epstein's work and how it was presented in Blackpool
Feb 18
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The history of the former Hartes building - from illegal gambling and violence to Woolworths
The fascinating past of a site that most recently caused controversy and dispute between council and owner, writes Anne Charlesworth
Feb 4
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