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Twilight Promenade History Walk

Date: 8 Aug 2023
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Wilton Parade tram shelter
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community | heritage

Covering just one mile of our beautiful coastline, this tour covers 23 historic landmarks from the Victorian era to the present day. Discover the fascinating heritage of the north Promenade while enjoying the stunning sea views, the walk concludes on the Comedy Carpet at the foot of the spectacular Blackpool Tower. Meeting Point: Wilton Parade tram shelter opposite The Imperial Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2HB Wheelchair accessible. BSL interpreter available. PRICE: £8, £6 for residents.

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    Antonia Charlesworth Stack is a journalist and editor from Blackpool. She was deputy editor of Big Issue North magazine and is editor of Blackpool Social Club. Antonia is also the founder of Reclaim Blackpool, a women's safety campaign that began life as an article she wrote for Blackpool Social Club. She's a contributing author to the Lancashire Stories anthology with her story about a Blackpool performer, The Call of The Sea. The book is available for free in libraries across the county.

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I photograph comedians!

Start date: 13 Jul 2024
End date: 23 Feb 2025
Location: Showtown Museum
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comedy | exhibition | heritage

‘I photograph comedians!’ is an exhibition at Showtown which celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth. His incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians feature in Showtown’s first major exhibition.

Andy has a unique connection with his subjects and has captured legends like Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood. He is the go-to photographer for many modern favourites like Rosie Jones and Romesh Ranganathan. This exhibition celebrates the people that make Britain laugh!

Tickets: Free but there is charge* to visit the rest of the museum.

*Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.

Queer Amusements: Chippy Tea

Date: 12 Sep 2024
Location: Aunty Social
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community | food and drink

Chats and chips with Scottee at Aunty Social. Scottee is a self taught, multi-award winning artist and actor who has received critical acclaim for his work in theatre, audio and fine art. Free chips with every ticket. Salt and vinegar provided.

Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Sketch Walks for families

Date: 14 Sep 2024
Location: Various locations, Fleetwood
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art | family | walk

Join local artists Joseph Travis and Suzanne Ponder on a sketchwalk of Fleetwood around Fleetwood. All materials provided, aimed at families with children aged 10+.

Find out what Joseph learnt from sketching for 2922 days here.

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