FREE DAYS OUT Heritage Open Days Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th September & Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd September 2019

Blackpool and the Fylde Coast

heritageopendays.org.uk 1 Celebrate 125 years of magical memories Heritage Tours now available Visit www.theblackpooltower.com CONTENTS

Welcome 4 How to use this brochure 5 How to book tickets 5 Heritage Open Days at a glance 6 Town Centre Map 9 Blackpool pre-book events 10 Blackpool drop-in events 12 Blackpool talks 15 drop-in events 17 & Cleveleys pre-book 19 Fleetwood & Wyre drop-in 19

Cocker Clock Tower 1927 3 Welcome to Heritage Open Days 2019 Celebrating 25 years this year, Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of heritage and culture. Across the country, thousands of heritage venues take part, opening their doors and providing a variety of heritage events, free of charge. For Blackpool, the event is an opportunity to explore and showcase the town’s Flying Machine 1904 extraordinary and eclectic history, uncovering unique local stories and hidden treasures.

This year, the programme will take place across two A big thank you! weekends, Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th September We’d like to thank all the many and Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September. Many organisations, partners and individuals of the events are drop-in, however some require who dedicate their time to make pre-booking. Booking for these events will open on Heritage Open Days a success. Thursday 1st August at 10am. Without their creativity and support Heritage Open Days would not be Heritage Open Days Blackpool and the Fylde Coast is possible. coordinated by ’s Heritage Service and Fleetwood Civic Society. We are extremely proud We’d also like to extend our thanks each year to provide a rich programme across to the army of volunteers that come Blackpool, Lytham, Fleetwood and Wyre, revealing together every year for Heritage Open some of the fi nest heritage across the coast. Days to celebrate, promote and embrace our rich and varied heritage. We look forward to welcoming you at this Their passion and enthusiasm is what year’s event! keeps this festival going year on year.

Thank you to everyone who joins us Please note: all event information is correct at time of at a Heritage Open Days event. We print and is subject to change. Any changes will be hope you discover something new and clearly displayed on our website and on social media. inspiring and enjoy every moment.

Heritage Open Days is coordinated Please share your stories with us… by the National Trust and funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

4 How to use this brochure • Whilst many of the Heritage Open Days events • If you don’t manage to get tickets for an event are drop-in during selected time periods, some that you’ve got your eye on, then please don’t of the tours have limited capacity and require feel like you’ve missed out - we have plenty of pre-booking. drop-in events for you to explore. • Some of these tours are very popular and • Events within this brochure are listed by areas: tickets for these events go quickly. All tickets Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Cleveleys and are on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis and will be Fleetwood. Separated into pre-book and drop-in allocated as such. categories, you’ll fi nd each section is in alphabetical order. How to book tickets Booking opens on Thursday 1st August at Once your booking has been secured, you will 10am and is only available during the History receive a confi rmation email. You can also book Centre opening hours. Booking closes at 4pm on in person at the History Centre during opening Tuesday 17th September at 4.30pm. hours.

The History Centre Opening Times: If you are unable to attend any of the events that Tuesday 9.30am-5.00pm you have booked, please email [email protected] or telephone Thursday 9.30am-7.00pm 01253 478090 up to the day of the event so Friday 9.30am-5.00pm tickets can be reallocated to those on waiting lists. Saturday 9.30am-1.00pm, 1.30pm-4.00pm 01253 478090 [email protected] Email us with the details of the event that you would like to book. Please include the event that you would like to attend, your name, a contact telephone number and your postcode in this email. Symbols Key

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5 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AT A GLANCE Plan your Heritage Open Days adventure!

BLACKPOOL PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 12 19 FRI 13 20 SAT 14 21 SUN 15 22 1887 BREW ROOM ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ALL HALLOWS CHURCH ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 10 ✓ ✓ BLACKPOOL TOWN HALL ✗ 12 ✓ BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL ✓ 10 ✓ ✓ BROOKS COLLECTABLES ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ CENTRAL MOSQUE ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ CINEMA HERITAGE WALKING TOUR ✓ 10 ✓ COCKER CLOCK TOWER ✗ 13 ✓ FUNNY GIRLS ✗ 13 ✓ HISTORY & HAUNTS OF BLACKPOOL ✓ 10 ✓ ✓ HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ✗ 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ IMPERIAL HOTEL ✓ 11 ✓ ✓ LAYTON CEMETERY ✗ 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LIGHTWORKS ILLUMINATIONS DEPOT ✓ 11 ✓ LITTLE MARTON WINDMILL ✗ 13 ✓ MASONIC HALL ✗ 14 ✓ ✓ PROMENADE HISTORY WALK ✓ 11 ✓ SALVATION ARMY ✗ 14 ✓ ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH ✗ 14 ✓ ST PAUL’S NORTH SHORE MEMORY LANE ✗ 14 ✓ ✓ ✓ ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS CHURCH ✗ 14 ✓ ✓ THE GRAND THEATRE ✗ 13 ✓ WAR MEMORIALS WALKING TOUR & TALK ✓ 11 ✓ WHITEGATE DRIVE HERITAGE WALK ✓ 11 ✓ WORLD HEALING CENTRE ✗ 14 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

FOR THE LIST OF BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TALKS, PLEASE SEE PAGES 15 & 16

6 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AT A GLANCE Plan your Heritage Open Days adventure!

LYTHAM ST ANNES PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 19 FRI 20 SAT 21 SUN 22 FYLDE TOWN HALL ✗ 17 ✓ LYTHAM HALL ✗ 17 ✓ LYTHAM HERITAGE CENTRE ✗ 17 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LYTHAM WINDMILL & LIFEBOAT HOUSE ✗ 17 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH ✗ 17 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ST PAUL’S CHURCH ANSDELL & FAIRHAVEN ✗ 18 ✓ THE WHITE CHURCH ✗ 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ NEWTON PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 12 19 FRI 13 20 SAT 14 21 SUN 15 22 ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, LUND ✗ 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 12 19 FRI 13 20 SAT 14 21 SUN 15 22 1906 CLEVELEYS COTTAGE EXHIBITION WALK ✓ 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ST ANDREW’S CHURCH ✗ 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AUTUMN BIRD WATCH ✗ 22 ✓ CEMETERY WALK ✗ 22 ✓ EMMANUEL AT THE MOUNT ✗ 21 ✓ EUSTON PARK GARDENS ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ FLEETWOOD MASONIC HALL ✗ 21 ✓ ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ FYLDE COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM ✗ 22 ✓ LARKHOLME ✗ 21 ✓ LIFEBOAT STATION & COASTGUARD TEAM ✗ 21 ✓ LOWER LIGHTHOUSE ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ MARINE HALL ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ ✓ MEMORIAL PARK WALK ✗ 22 ✓ NATIONAL COAST WATCH INSTITUTION ✗ 23 ✓ ✓ NAUTICAL HERITAGE WALK ✗ 22 ✓ ✓ NORTH EUSTON ✓ 19 ✓ ROSSALL POINT OBSERVATION TOWER ✗ 23 ✓ ✓ SEA WATCH ✗ 22 ✓ ST MARY’S CHURCH ✗ 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ST PAUL’S CHURCH ✗ 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

7 8 BLACKPOOL TOWN CENTRE The map shows the location of some of the Heritage Open Days venues

RAIKES PARADE

PARK ROAD

8 READS AVENUE

HORNBY ROAD

ALBERT ROAD COOKSON STREET 7

HIGH STREET TOPPING STREET

SPRINGFIELD ROAD 6 CORONATION STREET 9 CHURCH STREET

TALBOT ROAD BANK STREET CLIFTON STREET

BIRLEY STREET 4 3 5 COCKER STREET QUEEN STREET CENTRAL DRIVE

2 BANK HEY STREET 1 CENTRAL PROMENADE

FESTIVAL HEADLAND

NORTH PIER

1 The Blackpool Tower 6 St John the Evangelist 2 Blackpool Town Hall 7 Masonic Hall 3 The History Centre in 8 The Regent Cinema Central Library 9 Funny Girls 4 5 The Grand Theatre

9 9 BLACKPOOL – pre-book events Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Information on how to book events can be found on page 5 of this brochure. Booking opens Thursday 1st August at 10am

THE BLACKPOOL TOWER BLACKPOOL VICTORIA Central Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ HOSPITAL Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR Opened on 14th May 1894, this iconic Blackpool landmark has An introduction to the events enticed, impressed and leading to the establishment of entertained visitors for 125 a hospital in Whitegate Drive years! Join us for a tour during in 1894 and its move to Whin- this special anniversary year and ney Heys in 1936. This will be explore the fascinating history followed by a guided tour of that lies within this stunning the hospital and information on building. planned future developments. Sun 15 & Sun 22 Sep 11.30am Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep – 2pm Duration: 90 mins Duration: Upto 90 mins Organised by Blackpool Heritage Organised by Denys Barber Service & The Blackpool Tower

CINEMA HERITAGE TOUR HISTORY & HAUNTS Old Imperial Picture Palace on the corner GHOST TOUR of Dickson Rd and Lansdowne Place Blackpool Town Hall Steps, Talbot Road, FY1 1AD Discover the history of Blackpool cinemas on this A guided tour of some of the enjoyable guided walking tour. thirty fi ve sites within Blackpool Visit the sites of some of the that are alleged to be haunted iconic cinemas of the past whilst by spectres, spooks and spirits learning the history of cinema in that link with this unique town. Blackpool. The tour will include Tour will include some history a drop in at Funny Girls (the of the buildings and areas visited. old Odeon Cinema) which will Fri 13 & 20 Sep – 2pm also be open for Heritage Open Duration: 60 mins Days and will conclude with a Organised by Mr D Evans of look round the Regent Cinema. Ghost-bus-tours Sat 21 Sep – 10am Duration: Upto 60 mins Organised by Blackpool Heritage Service

10 BLACKPOOL – pre-book events Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Information on how to book events can be found on page 5 of this brochure. Booking opens Thursday 1st August at 10am

IMPERIAL HOTEL LIGHTWORKS PROMENADE HISTORY WALK North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HB ILLUMINATIONS DEPOT Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, FY1 2HB Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, A stunning Victorian redbrick Blackpool FY4 2RL This guided walk uncovers the building, The Imperial Hotel history of twenty-three historic has been wowing its visitors Blackpool’s world famous landmarks of pleasure, leisure since 1867. Notable guests have Illuminations have captivated and architecture from the ranged from royalty and audiences for over one hun- Victorian era to the present day. politicians, to stars of the screen dred years. Enjoy a guided walk Beginning at The Imperial Hotel and stage. Take a behind-the- around the workshop and and concluding at the Comedy scenes look at this hotel on a explore the history of the lights Carpet. on this heritage tour. Includes an guided tour which includes the Thur 19 Sep – 10.30am exclusive look at original designs Turkish Baths. Duration: 90 mins (1 mile) dating back to the 1920s. Thur 19 Sep 10am & 12.30pm Organised by Blackpool Heritage Fri 20 Sep 10am Fri 20 Sep – 11am Service Duration: Upto 60 mins Duration: Upto 90 mins Organised by Caroline Richardson Organised by Blackpool Heritage Service

WHITEGATE DRIVE WAR MEMORIALS HERITAGE WALK WALKING TOUR & TALK Number 3 Pub, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool Blackpool Cenotaph

Walk down Whitegate Drive Whilst we all know Blackpool’s on a guided tour of its heritage, main war memorial, there are in houses and iconic pubs. fact one hundred and eighty two Discover the histories and memorials in the town and just stories of its residents and some beyond. Some have been hidden of its lesser known tales. from the public view for many Fri 20 Sep – 10.30am years; others often passed Duration: 60 mins (1 mile) unrecognised. Discover Organised by Stella Siddall Blackpool’s war memorials on this walk. Thur 19 Sep 1pm Duration: 90 mins (I mile) Please note: the walk will involve climbing stairs and possibly narrow spaces. It will culminate in a talk at the Blackpool Masonic Hall, see page 16 Organised by Mike Coyle

11 BLACKPOOL – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

1887 ALL HALLOWS CHURCH BLACKPOOL TOWN HALL THE BREW ROOM All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY Talbot Square, Blackpool, FY1 1AD 139 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NU Also known as the Mother Discover the heritage of this Explore the new micro-brewery Church of Blackpool, the site grade ll listed building, in one of Blackpool’s iconic of All Hallows Church was the including the Council Chamber pubs. Steeped in history, former only place of worship in and Committee Rooms and Blackpool Mayor Robert Wynne Blackpool until 1821. The fi rst learn about its development and reopened this building in 2017 church was built in 1189, rebuilt current uses. embracing many elements of in 1773 and the current building Sat 21 Sep 9.30am-3pm Blackpool’s sporting and political dates from 1883. Join us for Organised by Joan Humble - history. a short historical talk and an Chair, Blackpool Civic Trust Thur 19 Sep 12pm-11pm opportunity to look around 01253 500881 Fri 20 Sep 12pm-11pm this magnifi cent ecclesiastical Sat 21 Sep 12pm-11pm building. Sun 22 Sep 12pm-11pm Thur 19 Sep 1pm-2pm Organised by Robert Wynne Fri 20 Sep 1pm-2pm Sat 21 Sep 1pm-2pm Sun 22 Sep 1pm-2pm Organised by Rev. Simon Cox 01253 274172 BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH Ocean Boulevard, South Shore

This free Pleasure Beach pass BROOKS COLLECTABLES CENTRAL MOSQUE allows you entry to the park for MEMORABILIA MUSEUM 2 Revoe Street, Blackpool, FY1 5HN the entire day. You can enjoy the 7 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 1AF An introduction to the Islamic ambience of the park, ride the BACK FOR 2019 Pleasure Beach Express, take faith and tour of the Mosque. a journey on the River Caves, Celebrating seventy years as The tour includes the explore the Chinese Puzzle a family business, the private opportunity to observe live Maze, experience Bradley and collection of toys, Blackpool prayer at 1.30pm. Bella’s Learning Garden and see memorabilia and more will be on display to the public. Sat 21 Sep 12pm-3pm our Spectacular Dancing Water Sun 22 Sep 12pm-3pm Show. Quote ‘Heritage Open Thur 12 & 19 Sep 10.30am-6pm Organised by Imam Ashfaq Patel Days’ at the Ticket Centre to Fri 13 & 20 Sep 10.30am-6pm 07939384507 receive your pass. Sat 14 & 21Sep 10.30am-6pm Thur 19 Sep 11am-5pm Sun 15 & 22 Sep 10.30am-6pm Fri 20 Sep 11am-5pm Organised by The Brooks Family 01253 344478 Sun 22 Sep 11am-5pm Organised by Blackpool Pleasure Beach 0871 222 1234 (charges may be incurred)

12 BLACKPOOL – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

COCKER CLOCK TOWER FUNNY GIRLS THE GRAND THEATRE Stanley Park, West Park Drive Dickson Road FY1 2AX 33 Church Street FY1 1HT

Commemorating the fi rst Mayor The Funny Girls building was At 11.30am, prior to the and true pioneer of Blackpool, originally the biggest Odeon building opening for the day, we Alderman W.H. Cocker, the cinema outside Leicester Square, will be recreating the march the Clock Tower was opened in London and still retains many friends and supporters did to 1927 by Sir John Bickerstaffe. of its original 1930s art deco save Blackpool’s Grand Theatre. Take the rare opportunity to features. Enjoy a tour of one of Following the march, the theatre climb the tower and enjoy the Blackpool’s premier will open at 12 noon. Take a mini stunning views of the park and entertainment venues. tour of this grade II* listed beyond. Sat 21 Sep 10am-12pm building in its 125th anniversary Fri 20 Sep 2pm-4pm Organised by Funny Girls year. This a unique opportunity Organised by Blackpool Heritage to explore a fi ne example of Service. The Clock Tower stairs Victorian theatre architecture. are steep and may not be suitable There will also be a Grand for those with mobility issues. Theatre archive exhibition LAYTON CEMETERY which will feature this year’s HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Talbot Road FY3 7BD Heritage Open Days focus of Dean Street, South Shore FY4 1BP ‘People Power’. Founded in 1871, Layton An impressive, Grade ll listed Cemetery is an atmospheric Sun 15 Sep 12pm-4pm church, designed by Richard resting place with a captivating Organised by The Grand Theatre Knill Freeman. It was completed history. Discover the stories in 1895 and is one of the fi nest behind the graves of some of examples of ecclesiastical Blackpool’s most famous architecture in Blackpool. The residents. stained glass window to the LITTLE MARTON WINDMILL Preston New Road FY4 4SS east and west are by Ward and Thur 19 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm Fri 20 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm Hughes (early 20th century) and Close to the M55 motorway, Sat 21 Sept 11am & 2pm two large windows in the south Little Marton Windmill is often Sun 22 Sept 11am & 2pm transept were designed in 1909 the fi rst heritage site seen by by Carl Almquist of Shrigley and Organised by Friends of Layton Cemetery 01253 399982 visitors coming to Blackpool. Hunt. Enjoy a guided tour around this Thur 19 Sep 9am-3pm grade ll listed building, learning (worship 11am-11.30am) how a windmill works and enjoy Fri 20 Sep 9am-3pm an exhibition depicting the (worship 10am-10.30am) history of the windmills across Sat 21 Sep 9.30am-3pm the Fylde. Sun 22 Sep 10am-1pm Sun 22 Sep 11am-4pm (worship 11am-12pm) Organised by Friends of Little Organised by Rev’d Tracy Marton Mill Charnock 01253 344773

13 13 BLACKPOOL – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

MASONIC HALL SALVATION ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST Adelaide Street, Blackpool FY1 4LU ARMY CHURCH Raikes Parade FY1 4EL Cedar Square FY1 1BP A tour of this historic building will show the two lodge rooms A striking building on the Take a tour in areas not including the main lodge room outskirts of the town centre, normally seen by the public, which is said to be one of the the Blackpool Citadel was once including the military chapel, fi nest in the North of England. home to Blackpool Grammar traditional quire and sanctuary The Masonic Museum will be School. Built on the grounds with rood screen, the balcony open and exhibits a number of of the Royal Palace Gardens featuring the Henry Banks rare and interesting items. between 1904 and 1906, the memorial windows and the church tower clock room. Fri 13 Sep 10am-4pm building still holds all of its Members of St John’s and the Sat 14 Sep 10am-4pm charm. Enjoy the rare Organised by John Turpin, opportunity to take tour around Blackpool Museum team will be Group Chairman 01253 620585 the building and explore its on hand to share knowledge and original features. expertise on this iconic, historic Fri 20 Sep 10am-12pm local landmark 198 years after Organised by Sandra Fisher opening. 01253 626114 Sat 21 Sep 12pm-3pm Organised by Rev Steve Haskett 01253 299614

ST PAUL’S NORTH SHORE ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS MEMORY LANE CHURCH Egerton Road FY1 2ND Holmfi eld Road FY2 9RB WORLD HEALING CENTRE An exhibition of photographs, A beautiful Anglo-Catholic 476 Lytham Road FY4 1JF artefacts and paperwork dating church maintaining traditional A beautiful Edwardian building from 1895 when a tin church Catholic liturgy, preaching and built in 1911. It is a unique was opened on the site. St Paul’s teaching as the Church of Eng- surprise in urban Blackpool, was demolished in 1992 but the land has received it. The church with stunning and original memories live on in what was building is open to everyone character. the church hall, built in 1898. – come along and take in the Thur 19 Sep 10am-4pm Fri 20 Sep 10.30am-3.30pm history of the building including Fri 20 Sep 10am-4pm Sat 21 Sep 10am-3pm a visit to the Actor’s Chapel or Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm Sun 22 Sep 11am-1pm sit in quiet prayer and light a (service of thanksgiving) candle. Sun 22 Sep 10am-4pm Organised by World Healing Organised by Hazel Nicholls Fri 20 Sep 10am-4pm 07575 060900 Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm Centre 01253 343701 Organised by Friends of St Stephen on the Cliffs

14 BLACKPOOL – talks All the events listed on these pages are talks. No need to book, just come along and listen! (On a fi rst-come fi rst-serve basis)

NEW GRUNDY ART GALLERY CINEMA HERITAGE HERITAGE BLACKPOOL: Queen Street FY1 1PU The Regent Cinema, PRESERVING YOUR HERITAGE 181-189 Church Street, FY1 3NY History Centre, Central Library, An introduction to the history Queen Street FY1 1PX of the Grundy Art Gallery and a At its height there were in chance to hear about its current excess of 18 cinemas operating From treasured trinkets to and future plans. in Blackpool – a huge variety heart-warming notes, every Please note, the Grundy will of buildings, styles and content object tells a story. We want to be undertaking an exhibition making the town a picture-goers be able to share your stories for changeover and there will be no paradise. generations to come by access to the gallery spaces. Sat 21 Sep 12.30pm preserving these loved possessions. Join us for a short Thur 19 Sep 2pm-3pm Organised by Blackpool Heritage Service workshop on how to look after Organised by these items. Paulette Brien, Curator Thur 19th Sep 5.30pm-7pm Organised by Caroline Hall, Collections Manager for Blackpool Council

15 15 BLACKPOOL – talks All the events listed on these pages are talks. No need to book, just come along and listen! (On a fi rst-come fi rst-serve basis)

NEW NEW NEW TRAM TALKS: THE HISTORY MEMORIES: THE POWER THE HISTORY OF OF BLACKPOOL OF REMINISCENCE NORTH PIER FOOTBALL CLUB Brunswick Room, Central Library, Promenade, FY1 1NE Brunswick Room, Central Library, Queen Street, FY1 1PX Queen Street, FY1 1PX North Pier was designed by Jimmy O’Donnell of Lancashire Eugenius Birch and opened in It’s been a roller-coaster ride Memories will escort you on 1863. Since then it has seen for BFC over the years; the fi rst a veritable ‘trip down Memory many stars tread its boards club disbanded, relegation from Lane’, sharing old objects and and survived weather damage, The Football League, FA Cup memorabilia from the past, shipwrecks and fi res. Come and disasters before eventual vintage images, fi lm clips, songs, enjoy a short history talk on a triumph, relegations aplenty music and stories. This will be heritage tram and share your before Premier League status - a feast of the senses and an memories of the pier with us. it has been quite an adventure! encouragement to enjoy and The heritage tram will be sta- Fri 20 Sep 2pm celebrate our precious tionary at all times and will be Organised by Gerry memories. parked outside North Pier. Wolstenholme and Blackpool Heritage Service Sat 21 Sep 11am – 12pm Sat 21 Sep 1.30pm-4.15pm Organised by Jimmy O’Donnell (Talks will take place on the hour and half an hour, the fi nal talk will be at 4pm) Organised by Blackpool Heritage Service & Blackpool Heritage Tram Please note: the talk will take place on the top deck of the heritage tram which involves climbing steep stairs and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

THE PLIGHT OF THE WAR STANLEY PARK MEMORIALS Visitors Centre, West Park Drive Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool, FY1 4LU A presentation on the history of Stanley Park, Thomas H Blackpool has over one hundred Mawson’s masterpiece and one war memorials, some of them of Blackpool’s best loved lost or ‘at risk’ of loss through historic landmarks. The Cocker closure, deterioration or Clock Tower will be open complacency. This talk highlights simultaneously for visitors to our town’s memorials and the experience the rare opportunity efforts to rescue, restore and of climbing to the top. relocate those most at risk. Friday 20 Sept 2pm Thur 19th Sep 3pm Organised by Blackpool Heritage Organised by Mike Coyle Service

16 LYTHAM ST ANNES – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

FYLDE TOWN HALL LYTHAM HALL LYTHAM HERITAGE CENTRE St Annes Road West FY8 1LW Ballam Road, FY8 4JX 2 Henry Street, FY8 5LE

Retaining a lot of its original The Georgian hall will be open ‘Landscapes and Fylde Vistas’ features, the Town Hall was with guided tours, exploring the paintings by Ken Roberts. Ken is originally built as the Southdown fascinating and colourful history a well-known local artist whose Hydro Hotel in 1896. Today it of the Clifton family and how excellent work includes views houses the Lytham St Annes art they shaped the Fylde over 400 of the Fylde populated by its collection of fi ne paintings and years. Georgian dance troupe inhabitants, as well as sculptures. For Heritage Open ‘Regency Rejigged’ will also be international scenery. Days 2019, a range of talks, performing. Thur 19 Sep 10am-4pm displays and tours are on offer Sun 22 Sep 10am-4pm Fri 20 Sep 10am-4pm to celebrate the communities Organised by Paul Lomax Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm and societies that have kept arts 01253 736652 Sun 22 Sep 10am-4pm and heritage thriving in Lytham Organised by Lytham Heritage St Annes throughout history. Group 01253 730787 Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm Organised by Fylde Borough NEW Council 01253 658438 ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH Church Road, FY8 5QL

New this year, take the opportunity to tour this LYTHAM WINDMILL AND historical, red brick church. Built OLD LIFEBOAT HOUSE in 1834, this grade ll* listed Promenade, East Beach perpendicular style building The Windmill and Old Lifeboat houses stunning stained glass House houses a permanent windows by Burne-Jones and cultural museum. Take a tour William Morris and Co. The and observe the wonderful Church will be open for the interior of the buildings, public to come and visit, with including the workings of the volunteers available to for mill. Explore the local lifeboat guided tours. The regular service and history, including services will continue as usual, the full size wooden Victorian all are welcome. lifeboat on display. Thur 19 Sep 10am-4pm Thur 19, Fri 13 & 20, Sat 14 Fri 20 Sep 10am-4pm & 21, Sun 15 & 22 Sep Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm 10.30am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm Sun 22 Sep 8.30am-7pm Organised by Lytham Heritage Organised by Fiona Newbold, Group Parish Coordinator 01253 736488

17 17 LYTHAM ST ANNES – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

ST PAUL’S CHURCH THE WHITE CHURCH ANSDELL & FAIRHAVEN (FAIRHAVEN URC) Lake Road North FY8 1AG 22A Clifton Drive, FY8 1AX

A chance to tour the beautiful This grade ll listed church will church building with delicious be open for visitors to view the refreshments available. Short interior and the Dawson Hall. organ recitals during the The stained glass windows are morning and a children’s trail on of particular interest and beauty, offer to young visitors, as well showing historical and biblical as creative activities for all age scenes. groups. There will also be the Thur 19 Sep 11am-4pm opportunity to mark the people Fri 20 Sep 11am-4pm or groups who have shaped our Sun 22 Sep 12.45pm-4pm lives for the good by posting on Organised by The White Church our ‘People Power’ board. Heritage Coordinator Sat 21 Sep 10am-1pm Organised by St Paul’s Church Ansdell and Fairhaven 01253 732939

NEW ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, LUND Church Lane, Newton, near Preston, PR4 0ZE

Built in 1824–25 and replacing an older church on the site, St John the Evangelist was designed by Robert Roper. The tower was designed by the internationally renowned Lancaster-based architects Paley and Austin and was built in 1873. Come and explore this historic church, new for 2019. Notable features include the font, which has been identifi ed as a former Roman altar and probably moved from a fort near Kirkham and the stained glass which dates from the late 19th and early 20th century. Thur 12 & 19 Sep 10am-5pm Fri 13 & 20 Sep 10am-5pm Sat 14 & 21 Sep 10am-5pm Sun 15 & 22 Sep 10am-5pm Organised by Fr. John Bannister

18 FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS – pre-book events Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Information on how to book events can be found on page 5 of this brochure. Booking opens Thursday 1st August at 10am

1906 CLEVELEYS COTTAGE EXHIBITION WALKING TOUR The Esplanade Fleetwood Corner of West Drive and Cleveleys Avenue, FY5 2BL An illustrated presentation on the history of The North Euston A guided walk around the Hotel and Euston Gardens. houses built for the ‘Cleveleys The talk will be lead by Robert Cottage Exhibition of 1906’. Wright, a Fleetwood Rotarian. A very early example of ideal Sun 22 Sep 12pm, 1pm home exhibition, including 2pm & 3pm examples from Lutyens as well Duration: 30-40mins as many renowned architects and builders. All 42 buildings BOOKING All MUST be pre- survive and visitors will receive booked direct through the hotel a replica map of the site. Please ring 01253 876525 to book Thur 12 Sep 11am a place, booking essential Fri 13 Sep 11am Thur 19 Sep 11am Fri 20 Sep 11am Duration: 60 mins Organised by David Evans of Ghost-Bus-Tours

drop-in events

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Rough Lea Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1DP

Uncover the story of the Abana bell and its journey from Canada to Cleveleys. One hundred and twenty fi ve years after the Abana, a sailing barque, was shipwrecked off the Fylde coast, see the bell itself and hear its story at St. Andrew’s Church, Cleveleys. There will be a short talk at 1pm and 2pm, with plenty of time to explore this beautiful Edwardian church building. Thur 19 Sep 1pm-3pm Fri 20 Sep 1pm-3pm Sat 21 Sep 1pm-3pm Sun 22 Sep 1-3pm Organised by Jo Snape

19 19 FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

THE LOWER LIGHTHOUSE FLEETWOOD MUSEUM The Esplanade, Fleetwood Queens Terrace, The Esplanade, Fleetwood

A rare chance to see inside Fleetwood Museum is an independent museum, run by Fleetwood and witness the amazing views Museum trust with volunteers and supported by Fleetwood Town from the balcony of the Lower Council. Lighthouse. Why not take this opportunity to view the displays and learn about Discover the history of the the history of Fleetwood, from the time of sand hills and rabbit lighthouses and how they work warrens, through the years of being an important fi shing port, to the together to bring sailors, present day? trawlermen and ships safely into Spend time to view ‘Harriet’, our 1893 Fleetwood built fi shing smack port. along with other fi shing memorabilia. Stop for a coffee in our Sir Sat 21 and Sun 22 Sep Peter’s Coffee House or browse in the shop 10.00am-4.00pm Sat 21 Sep 10.30am-4pm Sun 22 Sep 10.30am-4pm Please note an entrance fee is charged outside of the stated hours Organised by Friends of Fleetwood Museum MARINE HALL The Esplanade Fleetwood Please contact the venue directly for accessibility information

Enjoy a trip to the seaside and call into our beautiful art deco EUSTON PARK GARDENS The Esplanade Fleetwood theatre. Our doors will be open meet by Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood statue for you to come and have a look around our magnifi cent The seafront area around the ballroom with its stunning glass landmark North Euston Hotel domed ceiling. See how the is steeped in history as the venue retains the charm and place where growth of the town character of its 1930s art deco began in the past history of heritage and fi nd out what’s on Fleetwood. Find out more about as we continue to entertain the interesting history of this audiences 80 years on from park and its contents, Including when we fi rst opened. the new statue of Sir Peter Fri 20 Sep 10am-4pm Hesketh Fleetwood. Sat 21 Sep 10am-4pm Sat 21 Sep 11.30am Sun 22 Sep 10am-4pm & 1.30pm Organised by Marine Hall, Sun 22 Sep 11.30am Fleetwood www.marinehall.co.uk & 1.30pm Duration: 45mins Led by William Hargreaves

On Sunday 22nd September, Fylde Transport Trust will be providing a FREE heritage bus service along Fleetwood promenade. Every 15 minutes, 10am-5pm

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FLEETWOOD MASONIC LIFEBOAT STATION ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL & COASTGUARD TEAM Lord Street Fleetwood 32 The Esplanade Fleetwood The Esplanade Fleetwood This beautiful Grade II listed Although Freemasonry has Take a look at the lifeboats, catholic church, designed by fl ourished in Fleetwood since equipment and station Edward W Pugin, has a very 1863 when the fi rst lodge, facilities. There has been a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Hesketh Lodge, named after Lifeboat Station in Fleetwood Please come in, sit awhile and Fleetwood’s founder was since March 1859. View inshore admire the stunning architecture formed, it was not until March and all-weather lifeboat. and stained glass windows. 1956 that local Masons moved You can also visit the Fleetwood Thur 19, Fri 20, Sat 21 & into the Masonic Hall on the Coast Guard Team to learn how Sun 22 Sep 8am-6pm town’s Esplanade. Formerly a they provide emergency coastal Sun mass 8.30am & 17 bedroom orphanage, it has search and rescue cover 10.30am been transformed into a building including mud and fl ood rescue which visitors are welcome to to the North Flyde area enjoy as part of the Heritage including parts of Blackpool. Week tour. Sun 22 Sep 10am-3pm Sun 22 Sep 10am-4pm Organised by Fleetwood Masonic Hall

EMMANUEL AT THE MOUNT LARKHOLME WALK Fleetwood FY7 6RE Larkholme car park near Rossall

ST PAUL’S CHURCH The Mount Church, originally Meet at the car park at Darbishire Road Fleetwood built as a Sunday School for Larkholme Grasslands for a Since opening in 1927 St Paul’s the Primitive Methodists at the walk exploring the grass-lands Church has been self-supporting beginning of the 20th Century and coastal wildlife with with the congregation dedicating when some 300 children attended. Lancashire Wildlife Trust. their time, money, talents and The Memorial Hall contains Sat 21 Sep 9.30am-10.30am energy to keep the doors open. plaques commemorating those Join us on Heritage Open Days who fell in both World Wars. for an opportunity to look Being the nearest Church to the around this church. sea in the town, it has always Thur 19 Sep 9am-5pm had a place in the hearts of Fri 20 Sep 9am-5pm the local Trawlermen and their Sat 21 Sep 9am-5pm families which, it is hoped, will Sun 22 Sep 9am-5pm remain. Sat 21 Sep 2pm-4pm

On Sunday 22nd September, Fylde Transport Trust will be providing a FREE heritage bus service along Fleetwood promenade. Every 15 minutes, 10am-5pm

21 21 FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

NAUTICAL HERITAGE WALK CEMETERY WALK MEMORIAL PARK Lower Lighthouse to Jubilee Quay and Beach Road Fleetwood FY7 8PH HERITAGE WALK Dock Street Warrenhurst Road Fleetwood Chance to find out about the Meet at the Pavilion, Memorial Park Walk back in time to discover heritage of the cemetery and Fleetwood’s proud nautical those buried here that shaped A walk with Dick Gillingham heritage. From the Fishing the town and its culture. To looking at the history and Community Memorial near name a few Boat Builders, origins of Fleetwood`s memorial the Lower Lighthouse by the Fishermen, Architects and park. River Wyre to Jubilee Quay and Investors. Fri 20 Sep 10.30am-11.30am Dock Street. Back to Fleetwood Meet at the main entrance gate. Grade: Easy Museum. The walk can take up to 2hrs. For more information please Led by local historian David Suitable for families. contact Wyre Council on Pearce. Meet near Lower Thur 19 Sep 10am-12pm 01995 602125 or email Lighthouse. Please ring 01995 602125 for [email protected] Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm more information Sun 22 Sep 2.30pm FYLDE COUNTRY LIFE Duration: 90mins MUSEUM Organised by David Pearce Farmer Parrs, Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane, Not suitable for anyone with Fleetwood, FY7 8JP walking difficulties Fylde Country Life Museum, a large museum arranged over 2 AUTUMN BIRDWATCH SEA WATCH floors containing thousands of Rossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park Rossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park local artefacts. Run by Join the Rangers as they watch Join Lancashire Wildlife Trust as volunteers from the Fylde the last of our summer and first we look for seals, porpoises and Country Life Preservation wintering birds migrate over dolphins pass-ing by. There will Society, it plays a vital role in Rossall Point. Meet at Rossall be plenty of seabirds to admire keeping local history alive. A real Point Picnic area and car park. on the top deck too. Free no hidden gem – so why not take a For more information contact need to book. walk down memory lane? Wyre Council on 01995 602125 Sun 22 Sep 1pm-3pm The museum also has a small or Grade: Easy section dedicated to WW1 email [email protected] bring binoculars which includes a re-creation of Sun 15 Sep 10am-11am For more information please ‘The Somme’ trenches. Grade: Easy contact Wyre Council on 01995 Sat 21 Sep 10am-5pm 1 mile, bring binoculars 602125 or email garstangtic@ Please mention you are visiting for wyre.gov.uk Heritage Open Day at the farm entrance

On Sunday 22nd September, Fylde Transport Trust will be providing a FREE heritage bus service along Fleetwood promenade. Every 15 minutes, 10am-5pm

22 FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along!

ROSSALL POINT OBSERVATION TOWER Outer Promenade Princess Way Fleetwood

Take a look at one of Fleetwood’s newest buildings and find out about the heritage of Fleetwood`s Coast and Morecambe Bay. Enjoy spectacular views, meet the Wyre Coast and Countryside volunteers and take a short walk to the steps to top of the tower. No booking required. Sat 21 Sep 11am-4pm Sun 22 Sep 11am-4pm For more information please contact Wyre Council on 01995 602125 or email [email protected]

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION operates from the Rossall Point Observation Tower

The Queens Award winning National Coastwatch Institution, set up by volunteers in 2008 to keep watch over ever shift- ing sands and the fast tides of Morecambe Bay. See the work the volunteers carry out every day of the year and hear about their involvement with the local RNLI and HM Coast Guard and see demonstrations of the equipment they use. Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep 11am-4pm www.ncirossallpointfleetwood.co.uk

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UPCOMING HERITAGE EVENTS IN BLACKPOOL BYGONE DAYS All Bygone Days events take place in the Brunswick Room, Central Library Thursday 31st October 2019 2pm Blackpool Noir - Blackpool Heritage Talks Thursday 28th November 2019 2pm Blackpool in the Edwardian Era – Tony Sharkey

Brochures will be available at Blackpool Central Library and the Tourist Information Centre on Blackpool Promenade.