FREE DAYS OUT Heritage Open Days Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th September 2018

Blackpool | Lytham St Annes | Fleetwood and the Fylde Coast

heritageopendays.org.uk 1 CONTENTS Welcome Welcome 3 How to use this brochure 4 to Heritage How to book tickets 4 Heritage Open Days at a glance 5 Blackpool Town Centre Map 7 Open Days Blackpool pre-book events 8 Blackpool drop-in events 10 2018 Blackpool talks 14 Heritage Open Days is ’s largest free cultural Lytham St Annes pre-book events 15 festival and one of fty countries across Europe taking Lytham St Annes drop-in events 15 part. Each September venues across Blackpool and the Fleetwood & Wyre pre-book events 17 Fylde Coast celebrate their heritage and bring it to life with a selection of tours, talks and exhibitions. It’s the Fleetwood & Wyre drop-in events 17 Winter Gardens perfect opportunity to embrace our eclectic heritage, Victoria Street entrance 1928 uncover our hidden histories and explore our architectural gems.

This brochure includes details of all events taking place A big thank you! between Thursday 13th and Sunday 16th September We’d like to thank all the many 2018 during Heritage Open Days weekend. For many organisations, partners and individuals of the events you can drop in and just turn up on the who dedicate their time to make day. Those events that require pre-booking can be Heritage Open Days a success. booked from Thursday 2nd August at 10am. Without their creativity and support Heritage Open Days would not be This year our brochure has been given an exciting new possible. look with an increased number of interesting venues for you to discover. Coordinated by Blackpool We’d also like to extend our thanks Council’s Heritage Service and Fleetwood Civic Trust, to the army of volunteers that come there are over fty venues taking part across together every year for Heritage Open Blackpool, Lytham and Wyre revealing the very best of Days to celebrate, promote and our fantastic heritage. embrace our rich and varied heritage. Their passion and enthusiasm is what We hope to see you there! keeps this festival going year on year.

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

Collect a children’s activity sheet from Please share your stories with us… the History Centre in Central Library and get the whole family embracing Blackpool’s heritage!

Heritage Open Days is coordinated by the National Trust and funded by players of the People’s Postcode under construction 1893 Lottery. 2 3 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AT A GLANCE How to use this brochure Plan your Heritage Open Days adventure! • Whilst many of the events during Heritage Open • If you don’t manage to get tickets for an event Days welcome visitors to pop in during selected that you’ve got your eye on, then please don’t times, some of the tours have limited capacity feel like you’ve missed out - we have plenty of and must be pre-booked. drop-in events for you to explore. BLACKPOOL PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 16 • 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 and Fleetwood. 1887 BREW ROOM ✗ 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ are on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis and will be Separated into pre-book and drop-in categories, ALL HALLOWS CHURCH ✗ 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ allocated as such. you’ll fi nd each section is in alphabetical order. BISPHAM COURT ✗ 10 ✓ BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ✗ 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ How to book tickets BLACKPOOL TOWER PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ BLACKPOOL TOWN HALL ✗ 10 ✓ Booking opens on Thursday 2nd August 2018 Once your booking has been secured, you will BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ ✓ at 10am and is only available during the History receive a confi rmation email. Centre’s opening hours. CENTRAL MOSQUE ✗ 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ You could also pop in to the History Centre and CINEMA HERITAGE WALKING TOUR PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ The History Centre Opening Times: we’ll be happy to take your booking in person any ✗ 11 ✓ Tuesday 9.30am-5.00pm time during our opening hours. HISTORY & HAUNTS OF BLACKPOOL PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ Thursday 9.30am-7.00pm Whilst the History Centre isn’t open on HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ✗ 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Friday 9.30am-5.00pm Wednesday 12th September, we’ll accept any last minute bookings on this date up to 4.00pm IMPERIAL HOTEL PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ ✓ Saturday 9.30am-1.00pm, 1.30pm-4.00pm (subject to availability). LAYTON CEMETERY ✗ 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Regrettably, we’ll be unable to accept any bookings 01253 478090 LIGHTWORKS ILLUMINATIONS DEPOT PRE-BOOK 8 ✓ after this time. [email protected] LITTLE MARTON WINDMILL ✗ 12 ✓ If you are unable to attend any of the events that MASONIC HALL ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ Email us with the details of the event that you you have booked, please email would like to book. Please include the event that [email protected] or telephone NORTH SHORE METHODIST CHURCH ✗ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ you would like to attend, your name, a contact 01253 478090 up to the day of the event so OLD PENNY ARCADE ✗ 12 ✓ telephone number tickets can be reallocated to those on waiting lists. and your postcode SALVATION ARMY ✗ 13 ✓ in this email. ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH ✗ 13 ✓ Symbols Key ST PAUL’S NORTH SHORE MEMORY LANE ✗ 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ Parking ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS CHURCH ✗ 13 ✓ ✓ STANLEY PARK & COCKER CLOCK TOWER PRE-BOOK 9 ✓ Disabled Parking THE GRAND THEATRE ✗ 11 ✓ Full wheelchair access THE REGENT CINEMA ✗ 8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Partial wheelchair access WAR MEMORIALS WALKING TOUR PRE-BOOK 9 ✓ Toilets WHITEGATE DRIVE HERITAGE WALK PRE-BOOK 9 ✓ WINTER GARDENS PRE-BOOK 9 ✓ Accessible Toilets WORLD HEALING CENTRE ✗ 13 ✓ ✓ Baby Change/Breastfeeding area

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4 5 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AT A GLANCE BLACKPOOL TOWN CENTRE Plan your Heritage Open Days adventure! The map shows the location of some of the Heritage Open Days venues

RAIKES PARADE LYTHAM ST ANNES PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 16

AKS ✗ 15 ✓ PARK ROAD

FAIRHAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ✗ 15 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9 READS AVENUE

HORNBY ROAD FYLDE TOWN HALL ✗ 15 ✓ LYTHAM HERITAGE CENTRE ✗ 16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LYTHAM WINDMILL & LIFEBOAT HOUSE ✗ 16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

8 ALBERT ROAD ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH & BELL TOWER PRE-BOOK 15 ✓ COOKSON STREET ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH WWI & 2 MEMORIAL ✗ 16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ST PAUL’S CHURCH ANSDELL & FAIRHAVEN 16 HIGH STREET TOPPING STREET FLEETWOOD PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 16 SPRINGFIELD ROAD 7 CORONATION STREET FLEETWOOD PRE-BOOK PAGE THUR 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 10 CHURCH STREET6

TALBOT ROAD AUTUMN BIRDWATCH ✗ 17 ✓ BANK STREET CLIFTON STREET

BIRLEY STREET CEMETERY HISTORY WALK ✗ 17 ✓ 4 3 5 CLEVELEYS COTTAGE EXHIBITION WALK TOUR PRE-BOOK 17 ✓ ✓ COCKER STREET QUEEN STREET CENTRAL DRIVE EMMANUEL AT THE MOUNT CHURCH ✗ 18 ✓ ✓ EUSTON PARK GARDENS ✗ 18 ✓ ✓ 2 BANK HEY STREET FLEETWOOD MASONIC HALL ✗ 18 ✓ 1 ✗ ✓ ✓ FLEETWOOD MUSEUM 18 CENTRAL PROMENADE FYLDE COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM ✗ 19 ✓ LIFEBOAT STATION ✗ 19 ✓ FESTIVAL THE LOWER LIGHTHOUSE ✗ 19 ✓ ✓ HEADLAND MARINE HALL ✗ 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MEMORIAL PARK HERITAGE WALK ✗ 19 ✓ THE MOUNT PAVILION ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ NORTH PIER NAUTICAL HERITAGE WALK ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ NORTH EUSTON HOTEL PRE-BOOK 17 ✓ 1 The Blackpool Tower 6 Winter Gardens Blackpool ROSSALL POINT HERITAGE WALK ✗ 20 ✓ 2 Blackpool Town Hall 7 St John the Evangelist ROSSALL POINT OBSERVATION TOWER ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 3 The History Centre in 8 Masonic Hall ROSSALL POINT OBSERVATION TOWER NCI ✗ 20 ✓ ✓ Central Library 9 ST MARY’S CHURCH ✗ 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ The Regent Cinema 4 ST PAUL’S CHURCH ✗ 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ 10 Funny Girls TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ✗ 21 ✓ 5 The Grand Theatre

6 7 BLACKPOOL – pre-book events BLACKPOOL – pre-book events Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Information on how to book Events in this section are ticketed and must be booked in advance. Information on how to book events can be found on page 4 of this brochure. Booking opens Thursday 2 August at 10am. events can be found on page 4 of this brochure. Booking opens Thursday 2 August at 10am.

NEW NEW THE BLACKPOOL TOWER BLACKPOOL VICTORIA CINEMA HERITAGE STANLEY PARK & WHITEGATE DRIVE WAR MEMORIALS Central Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ HOSPITAL WALKING TOUR COCKER CLOCK TOWER HERITAGE WALK WALKING TOUR & TALK Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR Old Imperial Picture Palace on the corner Visitors Centre, West Park Drive Number 3 Pub, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool Blackpool Cenotaph A unique opportunity to take a of Dickson Rd and Lansdowne Place tour of Blackpool’s famous A historical tour of the hospital Discover the hidden histories Walk down Whitegate Drive Whilst we all know Blackpool’s Victorian Pleasure Complex. which has been on this site for Discover the history of of Stanley Park, created by the on a guided tour of its heritage, main war memorial, there are in Since its opening in 1894, eighty-plus years. Discover the Blackpool cinemas on this most celebrated architect of the houses and iconic pubs. fact 182 memorials in the town Blackpool Tower has entertained history of this hospital from its enjoyable guided walking tour. Edwardian era, Thomas H. Discover the histories and and just beyond. Some have been both visitors and residents with opening in 1932 to present day. Visit the sites of some of the Mawson. Explore this historic, stories of its residents and some hidden from the public view for iconic cinemas of the past whilst a fantastic line up of year-round Sat 15 Sept – 2pm grade ll* listed park on this of its lesser known tales. many years; others often passed learning the history of cinema events and activities. Uncover Sun 16 Sept – 2pm guided tour and climb the Fri 14 Sept – 11am unrecognised. Discover in Blackpool. the history of Blackpool Tower Duration: Upto 90 mins Cocker Clock Tower to get a Duration: 60 mins (1 mile) Blackpool’s war memorials on on this guided tour. Organised by Denys Barber Sat 15 Sept – 11.30am beautiful and unique view of Organised by Stella Siddall this walk. Thur 13 Sept 10am & 11.45am Duration: Upto 60 mins Stanley Park. Fri 14 Sept – 1pm Duration: 90 mins Organised by Heritage Blackpool Sun 16 Sept – 11am Duration: 90 mins (I mile) Organised by Heritage Blackpool Duration: 60 mins Please note: the walk will involve Organised by Heritage Blackpool climbing stairs and possibly narrow spaces. It will culminate (except for the clock tower) in a talk at the Salvation Army Citadel, see page 14. HISTORY & HAUNTS OF IMPERIAL HOTEL LIGHTWORKS Organised by Mike Coyle BLACKPOOL WALKING TOUR North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HB ILLUMINATIONS DEPOT Blackpool Town Hall Steps Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, A stunning Victorian redbrick Blackpool FY4 2RL A one-hour walking tour taking building, the Imperial Hotel is in most of the well-established Our guides will introduce you symbolic in Blackpool’s political WINTER GARDENS buildings and areas in the town and entertainment histories to the rich heritage of the 97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL centre that have a haunted past Illuminations and the tour and famous guests include Sir BACK FOR 2018 and present. Winston Churchill and Charles includes an overview of the history and development of Uncover the pure fantasy of Sat 15 Sept – 1pm Dickens. Take a behind-the- the Illuminations, a guided walk Blackpool’s past on a tour of Duration: 60 mins scenes look at this hotel on a around the workshop and a this remarkable Victorian Organised by Mr D Evans of guided tour, including the pleasure complex. Within one Ghost-bus-tours Turkish Baths. unique opportunity to view original designs dating back to of Blackpool’s best architectural Thur 13 Sept – 10am & 2pm the 1920s. Join us and jewels you’ll nd an engaging Friday 14 Sept – 10am experience where the magic social and entertainment history. Duration: Upto 60 mins happens on this enjoyable tour. See what you can discover on Organised by Caroline Richardson this guided tour. Fri 14 Sept – 1.30pm Duration: Upto 90 mins Sun 16 Sept 11am Organised by Heritage Blackpool Duration: 60 mins Organised by Winter Gardens

8 9 BLACKPOOL – drop-in events BLACKPOOL – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along! No need to book, just come along!

ALL HALLOWS CHURCH BISPHAM COURT BLACKPOOL FUNNY GIRLS THE GRAND THEATRE LAYTON CEMETERY All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY 357 Norbreck Road, PLEASURE BEACH Dickson Road FY1 2AX 33 Church Street FY1 1HT Talbot Road FY3 7BD Little Bispham FY5 1NU Ocean Boulevard, South Shore Also known as the Mother Still retaining many of its This Grade II* listed building will Founded in 1871, Layton Church of Blackpool, the site The Roberts family will be on A free Pleasure Beach pass original 1930s art deco open its doors on Heritage Cemetery is an atmospheric of All Hallows Church was the hand to chat about the history allows entry to the park for the features, the Funny Girls building Open Day for behind-the-scenes resting place with a captivating only place of worship in of Bispham’s oldest house. Learn day. With this you can enjoy the is a wonder to explore. Funny mini tours of the theatre, history. Discover the stories Blackpool until 1821. This about the stars that stayed at ambience of the park, ride the Girls will be giving tours of the including backstage. This is a behind the graves of some of current church is the third Bispham Court over the Pleasure Beach Express, explore building, which was once home unique opportunity to visit a Blackpool’s most famous church to be built on the site. summer seasons between 1949 the Chinese Puzzle Maze, to the largest Odeon cinema ne example of Victorian residents. Join us for a short historical & 1984; browse photographs, experience Bradley and Bella’s outside of Leicester Square, theatre architecture. There will Thur 13 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm talk and an opportunity to look newspaper articles and view Learning Garden and see the London. From the screens to also be an archive exhibition Fri 14 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm around this magni cent their unique patio with Spectacular Dancing Water the stage, this venue continues which will feature this year’s Sat 15 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm ecclesiastical building. signatures of the stars. Show. to entertain Blackpool residents Heritage Open Day focus of Sun 16 Sept 11am,1pm & 2pm Thur 13 Sept 1pm-2pm Sun 16 Sept 12pm-5pm Thur 13 Sept 11am-5pm and visitors alike. ‘Extraordinary Women’. Organised by Friends of Layton Fri 14 Sept 1pm-2pm Organised by The family at Fri 14 Sept 11am-5pm Sat 15 Sept 10am-12pm In a unique exhibition the Cemetery 01253 318075 Sat 15 Sept 1pm-2pm Bispham Court Sun 16 Sept 11am-5pm Organised by Funny Girls theatre will take the Sun 16 Sept 1pm-2pm Organised by Blackpool Pleasure opportunity to celebrate the life Organised by Rev. Simon Cox Beach 0871 222 1234 (charges and extraordinary career of Sir 01253 274172 may be incurred) Ken Dodd who was such a great supporter & friend of the Grand HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Theatre. Dean Street, South Shore FY4 1BP Sun 16 Sept 11am-4pm NEW Organised by The Grand Theatre BLACKPOOL TOWN HALL 1887 CENTRAL MOSQUE Designed by Richard Knill Talbot Square, Blackpool, FY1 1AD THE BREW ROOM 2 Revoe Street, Blackpool, FY1 5HN Freeman. Completed in 1895, it 139 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NU is one of the nest examples of Discover the history of this Take a tour of Blackpool’s ecclesiastical architecture in Grade II listed building with a Explore the new micro-brewery Central Mosque and get an Blackpool. . unique look around the building in one of Blackpool’s iconic introduction to the Islamic faith including the Council Chambers. historic pubs. Steeped in history, with an opportunity to observe Thur 13 Sept 9am-12pm (worship 11am-11.30am) Learn about its development former Blackpool Mayor Robert live prayer at 1.30pm. and use as the centre of local Wynne reopened this building in Please note visitors will be Fri 14 Sept 9am-2.30pm (worship 10am-10.30am) and political discussion and 2017 embracing many elements required to dress modestly and debate. of Blackpool’s sporting and remove their shoes on entry. Sat 15 Sept 9.30am-2.30pm political history. Sun 16 Sept 9.30am-1pm Sat 15 Sept 9.30am-3.30pm Thur 13 Sept 12pm-4pm (worship 11am-12.15pm) Organised by Joan Humble - Chair, Thur 13 Sept 12pm-11pm Sat 15 Sept 12pm-4pm Organised by Rev’d Tracy Blackpool Civic Trust 01253 Fri 14 Sept 12pm-11pm Sun 16 Sept 12pm-4pm Charnock 01253 344773 500881 Sat 15 Sept 12pm-11pm Organised by Imam Ashfaq Patel Sun 16 Sept 12pm-11pm 07939384507 Organised by Robert Wynne

10 11 BLACKPOOL – drop-in events BLACKPOOL – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along! No need to book, just come along!

NEW NEW LITTLE MARTON WINDMILL NORTH SHORE OLD PENNY SALVATION ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST ST PAUL’S NORTH SHORE Preston New Road FY4 4SS METHODIST CHURCH ARCADE ARMY CHURCH MEMORY LANE Dickson Road FY1 2AP 17 Chapel Street FY1 5AW Raikes Parade FY1 4EL Cedar Square FY1 1BP Egerton Road FY1 2ND Close to the M55 motorway, Little Marton Windmill is often With warm mahogany Visitors of all ages will get a kick A striking building on the St John’s is a Grade II listed An exhibition of photos, the rst heritage site seen by woodwork in the balcony and out of the Old Penny Arcade outskirts of the town centre, building featuring original memorabilia and documents visitors coming to Blackpool. choir stalls, the North Shore inside the Crystal Cave on the Blackpool Citadel was once architecture and carvings, plus that show the fascinating history Built in 1838, and spanning three Methodist Church is warm and Chapel Street. Step up and play home to Blackpool Grammar magni cent stained glass of the building of St Paul’s from  oors, you can see original 19th welcoming. Boasting stunning art in the penny arcade, as each School. Built on the grounds windows. The cathedral-sized 1898 through to the present day. century machinery, learn about nouveau style stained glass visitor will receive a free old of the Royal Palace Gardens building incorporates a mixture The exhibition includes its history and uncover the windows, this Grade II listed penny to use in one of the many between 1904 and 1906 the of contemporary and traditional information about Blackpool’s story of one of Blackpool’s most building will be displaying vintage machines dating from building still holds all of its worship areas, including a Rose Queens, the First World underrated landmarks on this information and photographs 1934-1972. charm. The Salvation Army will military chapel and memorial War and memories from the on the church history with an screen. congregation. guided tour. Thur 13 Sept 9am-5pm be opening its doors for a rare opportunity to hear an organ opportunity for you to look Sun 16 Sept 11am-3.30pm Organised by Sandra Taylor Sat 15 Sept 1pm-3pm Fri 14 Sept 10.30am-3.30pm recital. This will be North Shore Organised by Friends of Little Old Penny Arcade around the building. Organised by Audrey Rawlins Sat 15 Sept 10.30am-3.30pm Methodist Church’s nal Marton Mill Thur 13 Sept 10am-2pm Sun 16 Sept 11am-3pm Heritage Open Days as the Organised by Sandra Fisher (service) church sadly closes its doors NEW 01253 626114 RAIKES HALL AND Organised by Hazel Nicholls in late September. 07575 060900 ROYAL PALACE Thur 13 Sept 10am-4pm GARDENS EXHIBITION Fri 14 Sept 10am-4pm Liverpool Road FY1 4HE Sat 15 Sept 10am-4pm Two-day exhibition celebrating (songs of praise 2pm-4pm) ST STEPHEN ON THE CLIFFS THE REGENT CINEMA WORLD HEALING CENTRE the history of Raikes Hall and Organised by CHURCH 181-189 Church Street FY1 3NY 476 Lytham Road FY4 1JF Members of Blackpool’s lost Victorian Royal Holm eld Road FY2 9RB North Shore Palace Gardens complex. There Discover how the Regent A unique surprise in urban Methodist Church will be a visual exhibition in St Stephen on the Cliffs is the Cinema has evolved over the Blackpool, the World Healing MASONIC HALL 01253 593725 the function room and guest worship place of Blackpool’s last four years on a guided tour. Centre is a beautiful Edwardian Adelaide Street, Blackpool FY1 4LU speakers on both days covering visiting entertainers and home The tour will include a special building. Built in 1911, it retains A tour of this historic building different aspects of the site’s to the famous Actors Chapel, viewing of footage of its journey, its stunning and original showing two Lodge rooms history – details and times will believed to be the only one in with images of the building in character. including the main lodge room be announced on the Facebook the world. Stewards will be its heyday. There will also be an Thur 13 Sept 10am-4pm which is said to be one of the page. There will also be available to guide you whilst opportunity to see the recently Fri 14 Sept 10am-4pm nest in the north of England. information about the newly you take in the history of this installed 35mm projector. Organised by World Healing The recently opened Masonic formed Raikes Conservation stunning church. Thur 13 Sept 2pm Centre 01253 343701 Museum will be open and Area by the conservation team. Sat 15 Sept 10am-4pm Fri 14 Sept 2pm exhibits a number of rare items. Fri 14 Sept 1pm-8pm Sun 16 Sept 12.30pm-4pm Sat 15 Sept 2pm Fri 14 Sept 10am-4pm Sat 15 Sept 1pm-8pm Organised by Friends of St Stephen Sun 16 Sept 2pm Sat 15 Sept 10am-4pm Organised by David Slattery on the Cliffs 01253 353894 Organised by The Regent Cinema Organised by John Turpin, Christy 01253 290879 Chairman 01253 620585 facebook.com/raikeshallconservationarea

12 13 BLACKPOOL – talks NEW FOR LYTHAM ST ANNES – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are talks. No need to book, THIS YEAR! All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. just come along and listen! (On a rst-come rst-serve basis) No need to book, just come along!

GRUNDY ART GALLERY HERITAGE BLACKPOOL: RAIKES HALL AND AKS LYTHAM FAIRHAVEN UNITED FYLDE TOWN HALL Queen Street FY1 1PU PRESERVING YOUR HERITAGE ROYAL PALACE GARDENS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL REFORM CHURCH St Annes Road West FY8 1LW History Centre, Central Library, EXHIBITION Clifton Drive South FY8 1DT (THE WHITE CHURCH) An introduction to the history Queen Street FY1 1PX Liverpool Road FY1 4HE 22a Clifton Drive FY8 1AX The Town Hall was built of the Grundy Art Gallery and a A display of archive material originally as the Southdown chance to hear about its current From treasured trinkets to Its popularity was once akin to from all our legacy schools. An Open Church Event for Hydro Hotel in 1896 but has and future plans. heart-warming notes, every the world-famous Tivoli in Café and musical entertainment visitors to view the interior of been used as Council of ces Please note the Grundy will object tells a story. We want you Copenhagen and was a rm in the main school hall. the White Church built in the since 1925. The interior retains be undertaking an exhibition to be able to share your stories favourite of Victorian revellers; Student-led tours of the Byzantine style and completed many original features such as changeover and there will be no for generations to come by now little evidence remains of school at midday & 2.00pm. in 1912. It is a local landmark Minton tiling, stained glass, preserving these loved access to the gallery spaces. one of the most signi cant Sun 16 Sept 11am-3pm dominating the skyline adjacent marble replaces and ornate possessions. Join us for a short entertainment venues of its to Granny’s Bay in Fairhaven. cornicing. The building Thur 13 Sept 3pm-4pm workshop on how to look after Organised by Paul Crouch time. The Raikes Hall estate has 01253 784100 The Church contains beautiful houses the Lytham Organised by Paulette Brien, these items. Curator a rich history which is stained glass windows that St Annes Art Collection Thur 13 Sept 5.30pm-7pm uncovered in this talk. depict biblical scenes plus other of ne paintings and Organised by Caroline Hall, Please note: this talk is part of characters and events that have sculpture. Visitors can Collections Manager for Blackpool a larger event which celebrates played an important role in join guided tours of Council the Raikes history. Christianity. The archivist and the building and see SEASIDE TRADITIONS Fri 14 Sept 2pm-3pm church members will be present local history displays. Solaris, New South Promenade FY4 1RW Organised by David Slattery to give more information during Sat 15 Sept Heritage Days. Visitors  ocked to Blackpool in Christy 10am-4pm their thousands - this engaging Talk by Dave Evans for Thur 13 Sept 10.45am-4pm Organised by Fylde talk will illustrate how Blackpool Heritage Blackpool Fri 14 Sept 10.45am-4pm Borough Council developed and will take a look Sat 15 Sept 10.45am-4pm at its early attractions. From Sun 16 Sept 1pm-4pm paddle steamers to Uncle Tom’s Organised by Fairhaven United Cabin to the Illuminations, nd Reform Church out what made Blackpool an SIDESHOWS THE PLIGHT OF THE unrivalled holiday destination. North Gardens Café, Blackpool North Pier WAR MEMORIALS Thur 13 Sept 2pm-3pm Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL Organised by Heritage Blackpool and Find out how entertainment The Solaris Centre on the Promenade has changed Blackpool has over one hundred pre-book event To book please contact Stuart Newton on throughout the years and war memorials, some of them 01253 725958 or email [email protected] discover more about Blackpool’s lost or ‘at risk’ of loss through ST ANNES-ON-SEA PARISH CHURCH AND BELL TOWER infamous sideshows. Blackpool closure, neglect, deterioration Church Road FY8 3BB sideshows were anything that or complacency. This talk caught the imagination: uncouth, highlights our town’s memorials Built in 1873 St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church was one of the rst un-PC, but completely and the efforts to rescue, buildings in the new town of St Annes and gave the town its name. unmissable. From the science of restore, refurbish and relocate In 1890 the tower was added and tted with a ne peal of eight bells. phrenology to starving brides, those most at risk. Join us for a rare opportunity to see the bells and training equipment, and even give it a go! anything went in Blackpool. H Fri 14 Sept 2.30pm h & erit rc ag u e Thur 13 Sept 4pm Organised by Mike Coyle Sat 15 Sept 10.30am-4pm h M C u

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LYTHAM HERITAGE CENTRE LYTHAM WINDMILL AND ST ANNES-ON-SEA AUTUMN BIRDWATCH CEMETERY HISTORY WALK pre-book events Rossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park Main gate, Beach Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8PH 2 Henry Street FY8 5LE OLD LIFEBOAT HOUSE PARISH CHURCH WORLD Promenade, East Beach WAR I & II GRAVEYARD CLEVELEYS COTTAGE “Illusions” by Mill Barn Artists. Join the Rangers as they watch A chance to nd out about the MEMORIAL TRAIL EXHIBITION WALKING TOUR An art exhibition by a group of The Windmill and Old Lifeboat the last of our summer and rst heritage of the cemetery and Church Road FY8 3BB Corner of Cleveleys Avenue North West artists – an eclectic House houses a permanent and West Drive, Cleveleys wintering birds migrate over who is buried there and how group who provide lots of cultural museum. During a tour The St Annes Parish Church Rossall Point. Meet at Rossall they shaped the town and its variety; art works are for sale. you can observe the wonderful Graveyard Memorial Trail A walking tour investigating the Point picnic area and car park. culture including: boat builders, interior of the buildings, comprises 44 WW1 and 11 houses built in 1906 for a shermen, architects and Thur 13 Sept 10am-4pm Sun 16 Sept 9am-10am including the workings of the WW2 memorials in the competition to establish investors. Fri 14 Sept 10am-4pm 1 mile walk mill, as well as learn about the churchyard honouring men who Cleveleys as a ‘garden city’. Sat 15 Sept 10am-4pm Grade: Easy Thur 13 Sept 10am-12pm local lifeboat service and local died in service of their country Sun 16 Sept 10am-4pm Thur 13 Sept 11am Bring binoculars Organised by Wyre Council Organised by Lytham Heritage history. There is also a full size in the two world wars. Each Fri 14 Sept 11am Organised by Wyre Council Group 01253 730787 wooden Victorian lifeboat on memorial gravestone has a Duration: 75 mins 01995 602125 display. marker board with information Booking: Tickets must be about the man, his background booked in advance. Booking Thur 13 Sept 10.30am-1pm information can be found on page and the circumstances of his & 2pm-4.30pm 4 of this brochure. death. A Trail Guide is available Fri 14 Sept 10.30am-1pm Organised by David Evans for & 2pm-4.30pm from the Parish Of ce (open Local History Tours ST PAUL’S CHURCH Sat 15 Sept 10.30am-1pm weekdays 10am-12pm) or from ANSDELL & FAIRHAVEN the parish website, Lake Road North FY8 1AG & 2pm-4.30pm Sun 16 Sept 10.30am-1pm stannesparishchurch.org, but is Join us for a chance to tour our & 2pm-4.30pm not essential to walking the trail. NORTH EUSTON HOTEL beautiful church building. Organised by Lytham Heritage The Laura Janet Lifeboat The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN memorial and the grave of Sir Delicious refreshments available Group 01253 794879 This is one not to be missed, an in the hall. Short organ recitals Charles Macara, recently awarded Grade II listed status, eye-opening talk about the during the morning. Children’s historic building. The North trail available. Opportunity to are also of interest and have marker boards. Euston Hotel was built 1840-41 mark the ‘Extraordinary to a design by Decimus Burton. Women’ in your own lives by Thur 13 Sept 10am-6pm During the second half of the posting on our ‘Extraordinary Fri 14 Sept 10am-6pm 19th century the building was Women known to me’ board. Sat 15 Sept 10am-6pm used by the War Department Sat 15 Sept 10am-1pm Sun 16 Sept 10am-6pm as a School of Musketry; by the Organised by St Paul’s Church, Organised by St Annes-on-Sea end of the century it had Ansdell and Fairhaven Parish Church reverted to its original purpose. 01253 732939 The talk will be led by Robert Wright, a Fleetwood Rotarian Sun 16 Sept – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Booking: Please contact the North Euston Hotel to book your place: 01253 876525 or [email protected] Organised by North Euston Hotel

16 17 FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along! No need to book, just come along!

EMMANUEL AT THE EUSTON PARK GARDENS FLEETWOOD MASONIC FYLDE COUNTRY LIFE LIFEBOAT STATION THE LOWER LIGHTHOUSE MOUNT CHURCH The Esplanade Fleetwood HALL MUSEUM The Esplanade Fleetwood The Esplanade Fleetwood Mount Road, Fleetwood FY7 6RE 32 The Esplanade Fleetwood Farmer Parrs, Wyre eld Farm, The seafront area around the Rossall Lane FY7 8JP Take a look at the lifeboats, A rare chance to see inside The church was built on the landmark North Euston Hotel Although freemasonry has equipment and station and witness the amazing views lines of a traditional Methodist is steeped in history, and played  ourished in Fleetwood since Farmer Parrs Animal World is facilities. There has been a from the balcony of the Lower church, the rst of which is in an important role in the 1863 when the rst lodge, a popular tourist attraction in Lifeboat Station in Fleetwood Lighthouse. Discover the history the centre of Bristol where development of the town. Find Hesketh Lodge, named after Fleetwood. It is also home to since March 1859. View inshore of the lighthouses and how they John Wesley regularly preached out more about the interesting Fleetwood’s founder, was the ‘Fylde Country Life and all-weather lifeboat. work together to bring sailors, and his brother Charles had history of this park and its formed, it was not until March Museum’, a large museum Sun 16 Sept 10am-3pm trawlermen and ships safely into an apartment above. The tour surrounds, including the new 1956 that local masons moved arranged over two  oors Duration: 45mins port. will consist of a walk around statue of Sir Peter Hesketh into the Masonic Hall on the containing thousands of local Organised by RNLl Sat 15 Sept 10am-4pm the church taking in the various Fleetwood. town’s Esplanade. Formerly a artefacts. Run by volunteers Please contact the venue Sun 16 Sept 10am-4pm parts. The Main Sanctuary can Sat 15 Sept 11.30am 17-bedroom orphanage, it has from the Fylde Country Life directly for accessibility Organised by Fleetwood Civic hold up to 300 people, including & 1.30pm been transformed into a building Preservation Society, it plays a information Society the balcony areas. Sadly the Sun 16 Sept 1.30pm which visitors are welcome to vital role in keeping local history balcony will be out of bounds Duration: 45mins enjoy as part of the Heritage alive. A real hidden gem, so why for the tour for health and Organised by Fleetwood Civic Open Days tour. not take a walk down memory safety reasons. The Wesley Society Sun 16 Sept 10am-4pm lane? The museum also has Room, Fisherman’s Chapel and Duration: 45mins a small section dedicated to WW1 which includes a MARINE HALL MEMORIAL PARK HERITAGE Memorial Hall are all part of Organised by Fleetwood Masonic The Esplanade Fleetwood WALK the original 1908 building with Hall re-creation of ‘The Somme’ Pavilion, Memorial Park the Community Hall opening in trenches. Enjoy a trip to the seaside and Join Dick Gillingham and Kate 1975. Presently owned by Sat 15 Sept 10am-5pm call into our beautiful art deco Baird for a heritage walk around Emmanuel Church, a Please mention you are visiting for theatre. Our doors will be open this Grade II listed Fleetwood refurbishing programme is Heritage Open Days on entry for for you to come and have a look around our magni cent Memorial Park. commencing in July 2018 to FLEETWOOD MUSEUM free access keep it in good shape for the ballroom with its stunning Fri 14 Sept 2pm-3.30pm Queens Terrace, The Esplanade, Fleetwood Organised by Fylde Country Life future. The external appearance glass-domed ceiling. See how Organised by Wyre Council Preservation Society will remain as the church is in a From 1st April this year Fleetwood Museum became an Independent the venue retains the charm and 01995 602125 Conservation Area. museum, run by Fleetwood Museum Trust with volunteers and character of its 1930s art deco Sat 15 Sept 10am-12pm supported by Fleetwood Town Council. heritage and nd out what’s on & 2pm-4pm Why not take this opportunity to view the displays and learn about as we continue to entertain Sun 16 Sept 2pm-4pm the history of Fleetwood, from the time of sand hills and rabbit audiences 80 years on from Organised by Emmanuel Church warrens, through the years of being an important shing port, to the when we rst opened. present day? Thur 13 Sept 11am-3pm Spend time to view ‘Harriet’, our 1893 Fleetwood-built shing smack Fri 14 Sept 11am-3pm along with other shing memorabilia. Stop for a coffee in our Sir Sat 15 Sept 11am-3pm Peter’s Coffee House or browse in the shop.. Sun 16 Sept 11am-3pm Sat 15 Sept 10.30am-4pm Organised by Marine Hall, Sun 16 Sept 10.30am-4pm Fleetwood www.marinehall.co.uk Please note an entrance fee is charged outside of the stated hours Organised by Friends of Fleetwood Museum Please contact the venue directly for accessibility information

18 19 FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events FLEETWOOD & WYRE – drop-in events All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. All the events listed on these pages are drop-in events. No need to book, just come along! No need to book, just come along!

THE MOUNT PAVILION NAUTICAL HERITAGE WALK ROSSALL POINT HERITAGE ST MARY’S CHURCH TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH The Esplanade Fleetwood Lower Lighthouse to Jubilee Quay and WALK Lord Street, Fleetwood Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7LB Dock Street The Esplanade, Fleetwood A chance to admire the Come and look at this beautiful Trinity Baptist Church was fantastic views of Morecambe Walk back in time to discover Learn with the Rangers about Grade II listed Catholic church. established in Fleetwood in Bay and the Pennine Hills from Fleetwood’s proud nautical coastal environment and the Designed by Edward W Pugin 1925. The church is currently the balcony, even the Isle of Man heritage. From the Fishing creatures that thrive in the with many stunning stained led by the Rev. George Ayoma, on a clear day. See what you Community Memorials near dunes, the natural sea defence glass windows, it celebrated the who has been pastor here since can pick out from the direction the Lower Lighthouse by the abilities of the sand dunes and 150th anniversary of its opening 2007, combining that role with nder. The clock on top of the River Wyre to Jubilee Quay and help us record the wildlife along last year. his work for the Fishermen’s building was presented to Dock Street back to Fleetwood the coast. Thur 13 Sept 8am-6pm Mission, as the local Fleetwood in memory of those Museum. Sun 16 Sept 1pm-2pm Fri 14 Sept 8am-6pm superintendent, since 2008. who lost their lives in the First Sat 15 Sept 2.30pm Grade: Easy Sat 15 Sept 8am-6pm The church is commonly seen World War. The internal Sun 16 Sept 2.30pm Bring binoculars Sun 16 Sept 8am-6pm by many as the spiritual home workings of the clock are on Duration: 90mins Organised by Wyre Council Mass: 8.30am & 10.30am for many local families who view upstairs and the Organised by David Pearce 01995 602 125 Organised by Rev Michael Murphy, are linked to Fleetwood shing mechanism can be seen as it Not suitable for anyone with St Mary’s Parish Church history. The Fishermen’s Mission strikes every quarter of the walking dif culties is a national maritime charity, hour. still looking after the welfare of Sat 15 Sept 10am-4.30pm career shermen for over 137 Sun 16 Sept 10am-4.30pm ROSSALL POINT ROSSALL POINT years. Organised by Fleetwood Civic OBSERVATION TOWER OBSERVATION TOWER Thur 13 Sept after 10.30am The Esplanade, Fleetwood ST PAUL’S CHURCH Society WITH THE NATIONAL Darbishire Road, Fleetwood service COASTWATCH Take a look at one of Organised by Trinity Baptist The Esplanade, Fleetwood Since opening in 1927 St Paul’s Fleetwood’s newest buildings Church 01253 878234 Church has been self-supporting The National Coastwatch and nd out about the heritage Please contact the venue directly with the congregation dedicating Institute set up by volunteers of Fleetwood`s coast and for accessibility information their time, money, talents and in 2008 to keep watch over the Morecambe Bay. Enjoy energy to keep the doors open. shifting sands and fast tides of spectacular views, meet the Join us on Heritage Open Days Morecambe Bay is based on the Wyre Coast and Countryside for an opportunity to look second  oor of the tower. See volunteers and take a short around this church. the work the volunteers carry walk up the steps to the top Thur 13 Sept 9am-5pm out every day of the year and of the tower. Take part in our Fri 14 Sept 9am-5pm hear about their involvement Heritage Open Day semaphore Sat 15 Sept 9am-5pm with the local RNLI and HM activity when you visit. Coastguard and see Thur 13 Sept 11am-4pm demonstrations of the Fri 14 Sept 11am-4pm equipment they use. Sat 15 Sept 11am-4pm Sat 15 Sept 11am-4pm Sun 16 Sept 11am-4pm Sun 16 Sept 11am-4pm Organised by Wyre Council For all Heritage Open Days event information Organised Ncirossallpoint.co.uk 01995 602 125 including events across and the UK, Limited access to the Limited access to the Observation Tower Observation Tower visit heritageopendays.org.uk

20 21 Uncover the eclectic heritage of Blackpool in one of our community-based talks, perfect for associations, clubs and societies or for venues looking to embrace their local heritage. Talks are SUMMER OF delivered by a knowledgeable speaker and last one hour with time for questions and cost £30. 14 JULY—8 SEPTEMBER 2018

Enjoy the history of pleasure and leisure in Blackpool, including: Blackpool Tower Stanley Park The Winter Gardens Raikes Hall Gardens Cinema Heritage

Reminisce with then and now images of Blackpool and the surrounding area: Blackpool in the 1920s Bispham – Then & Now Cleveleys – Then & Now

Discover Blackpool’s hidden histories and learn something new: Sideshows Banned Postcards

Uncover what made Blackpool the nation’s favourite resort: Seaside Traditions (Part 1) Seaside Traditions (Part 2)

01253 478170 www.grundyartgallery.com To book a heritage talk please contact the Community Heritage Coordinator on 01253 476633 or email [email protected]

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UPCOMING HERITAGE EVENTS IN BLACKPOOL BYGONE DAYS All Bygone Days events take place in the Brunswick Room, Central Library Thursday 27 September 2018 2pm Jack Southern – 1930s Cotton Queens Thursday 26 October 2018 2pm Tony Sharkey – Blackpool Tower and Tower Circus