History

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 •

The Blackpool Lead

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 •

The Blackpool Lead

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 •

The Blackpool Lead

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 •

The Blackpool Lead

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 •

The Blackpool Lead

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