The Blackpool Rock – Boxer Brian London has passed away age 87
Today it has been revealed through many sources on social media and local news media that Brian who was well known in the local area has sadly died aged 87. Brian Sidney Harper (born 19 June 1934), known professionally as Brian London, was an English, retired 20th century heavyweight boxer. He was the Continue Reading
Stripped Bare – The New Bispham Aldi
If you drive through Bispham – past the old B&Q / Poundstretcher site – You’ll have no doubt noticed it’s been absolutely gutted. That’s because the site has been purchased by Zurich Assurance and is being converted into 2 new trading units. The site closed as a B&Q in 2017 Continue Reading
Former Bonds ice cream business continues to trade in Elswick
Visiting Bond’s Ice Cream on a hot sunny day has been a firm family tradition in our household for as long as I can remember. Driving out into what just seemed like open farmland as a child headed toward the biggest tallest aerials I had ever seen (Inskip, it’s a Continue Reading
Floating like a balloon over the beach
Today we bring you a beautiful video clip filmed from the perspective of a balloon floating away from the shore at Cocker street, close to the metropole hotel in Blackpool. The clip, filmed on a DJI Mini 2 last Thursday by the BPL Bible’s Editor in chief Will Ritchie gives Continue Reading
Crocus’ pop up on Moor Park
Many often refer to Crocus’ being the first sign that spring is on the way – however some varieties of crocus can start to show flowers as early as late Autumn, throughout winter and into spring. The Crocus’ on Moor park however have decided to show themselves today. The yellow Continue Reading
Highbury Morris Dancers
Highbury Morris Dancers are a fluffy Morris dancing troupe based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Their co-founders and principles are Sharni Bovill and Aimee Brookes. With over 40 years of dancing experience between them, and multiple medals to their names (as dancers and trainers). The troupe were inspired by the work that Continue Reading
Queen Street Improvements 2020
It seems that since the beginning of Lock-down – different areas of the town have been closed off for portions of time to allow road works and re-surfacing and other renovations to be carried out. One of these sections of street has recently been re-opened without much ceremony at all Continue Reading
Serious Allegation Sees Blackpool Council Leader Suspended
It has been revealed that the Labour Party has suspended Councillor Simon Blackburn, leader of Blackpool Council over serous allegations, although it is currently unclear what these allegations are. Councillor Blackburn is a father of 3 and has been the leader of Blackpool’s Labour group since 2010 and has led Continue Reading
The George Hotel, Blackpool.
Written By Juliette W Gregson BPL Bible Heritage Photographer and History Editor Join her on – (Blackpool’s past) The George Hotel/The Revoe Inn The cottage at the corner of Ibbison Street and Central Drive became a beer house with James Bagot as landlord. Known as the Revoe Inn, it was bought in 1887 Continue Reading
Police speak out about recent violence against officer
Following a number of incidents over the past few weeks culminating in an officer being kicked in the head – Insp David Wilson, Blackpool Neighbourhood Policing Inspector has released the following statement about incidents in and around the Gorton street / Milbourne Street areas of the town. We have attended Continue Reading