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12 Jul

What to do when you are Left Behind

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal NewsBlackpool, film festival, heritage, local history, photography, Theatre

Not long ago Blackpool had a Financial Times article written about it. It caused quite a kerfuffle on social media with many Blackpool residents leaping to Blackpool's defence, with conflicting discussions arising across Facebook and Twitter. A more realistic depiction of Blackpool was presented through facts and figures and documented opinions - but I question how labels and assumptions effect people and how communities attach themselves to these kind of documents. I always wanted to move away as a teen and jumped at the chance when I hopped off to University. It was only then that I really appreciated Blackpool. It amazes…

12 Jul

Interview with The Fandangoe Kid Part Two

Laura Green0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, interview, local history, story

Last month a series of mysterious artworks started to appear around town catching the attention of tourists and locals alike. These bold text-based pieces brightened up the corners of Blackpool with messages of hope and words of wisdom about living after experiencing trauma and loss. With a little help from the creative community I managed to track down the artist and speak to her about her work. In the second of two pieces for altblackpool The Fandangoe Kid tells me about her current practice and her plans for the future. Could you tell me a bit about the work you…

10 Jul

Interview with The Fandangoe Kid Part One

Laura Green0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, heritage, local history, story

Last month a series of mysterious artworks started to appear around town catching the attention of tourists and locals alike. These bold text-based pieces brightened up the corners of Blackpool with messages of hope and words of wisdom about living after experiencing trauma and loss. With a little help from the creative community I managed to track down the artist and speak to her about her work. In the first of two pieces for altBlackpool I talk to The Fandangoe Kid about her special connect to the town. What brought you to Blackpool? A lot of my work looks at…

10 Jul

Blackpool Museum On Track with Extra Funding

David Simper0 CommentsHeritage, Local NewsBlackpool, funding, heritage, library, local history, museum

A long held ambition, Blackpool's museum attraction project has now gained the funding that will make it happen. Congratulations to the team that has worked so hard for this. Now a state of the art facility will bring the resort's distinguished history to life for both valued visitors and local people. It seems almost strange that when so much has happened here and Blackpool has meant so much to so many people, there has been no museum before. This development will be a welcome boost to the resort's regeneration programme, complementing the new conference centre, tramway extension, rejuvenated public realm, new…

13 Jun

Circus250 arrives in Blackpool

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsHeritage, Theatre, Dance & Performanceartist, Blackpool, circus, entertainment, heritage, local history, performance

I caught up with The Ring Master, Dea Birkett the women behind Circus 250 to see what it has in store for Blackpool this summer. q. Blackpool has often been known as a "circus town", tell us more about Circus 250. a. Circus250 co-ordinates and promotes over 250 events that are happening UK and Ireland wide to celebrate the anniversary. We work on a Six Cities of Circus model – six UK cities that have rich circus heritage and great circus you can see today. Blackpool is top of that list, a City of Circus. We also have events at…

07 Jun

Family Fun at the Big Pier Watch Day

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsHeritageBlackpool, entertainment, families, heritage, local history, Music, Pier

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! That's why we're heading down to the first Big Pier Watch Day at North Pier on Saturday 9 June. Blackpool Council in partnership with the Blackpool Pier Company and World Monuments Fund are hosting a family day to celebrate Blackpool's fabulous piers. Doors open at 11am and the day will include lots of fun activities and entertainment for families and the best part is that it’s all free. The day will include live music and entertainment, Punch and Judy shows and a traditional barrel organ. The Carousel, Jets and Helter-Skelter rides will be…

13 Sep

Blackpool’s Great Wheel Discovery Day

Clancy0 CommentsHeritagebig wheel, collections, heritage, history, libraries, local history

Blackpool’s Local and Family History Centre is showcasing a pottery souvenir of the famous Great Wheel attraction as part of a Lancashire wide object trail. The History of Lancashire in 70 objects project will mark the 70th anniversary of the Lancashire Life magazine. It has been curated by the people of Lancashire with their chosen objects displayed in various public spaces across the county. The Great Wheel souvenir will be on display in the Local and Family History Centre, first floor of Blackpool Central Library until the 2 December 2017. The Great Wheel was a famous Blackpool attraction and Lancashire landmark…