Blackpool’s Gangster Past Part 2 – The Krays’ Connection
After getting so much interest in our first part of our gangster past collection of articles, we thought we’d use Part 2 to look a little more into the association that the Krays had with Blackpool. Who Were The Krays? Ronnie and Reggie Kray were born on 24th October 1933. Continue Reading
Haunted Blackpool – The Marine Hall, Fleetwood
A short drive north of Blackpool is Fleetwood, and here, on the waterfront, you’ll find the Marine Hall. Built in the 1930s, the Marine Hall is one of the newest buildings in our Haunted Blackpool series. The Marine Hall was first opened in 1935 and is made from brick and Continue Reading
Lightpool – Programme 2017
Here, you’ll find the LightPool Programme. To find out about the artists, visit this link. This year’s festival runs from Wednesday 25th October to Friday 28th October. Wednesday 25th October 5pm – Sense of Unity will be setting off from the Tower Festival Headland in front of the Blackpool Tower. Continue Reading
LightPool – Performers for 2017
Whilst the Blackpool Illuminations have been attracting audiences for more than a century, new to Blackpool in recent years is the Lightpool Festival. This event complements the illuminations and spans a few days towards the end of October. It features live entertainment and exhibits to add a little more excitement Continue Reading
