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12 Apr

New Langdale Photographers visit Showtown Museum

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsHeritagemuseum, showtown

A group of diverse photographers from Blackpool headed to the new Showtown Museum. Here they tell us what they made of it. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The New Langdale Photographers are a group of diverse photographers who have been established for nine years. Most recently we have been exploring the architecture of Blackpool borough Architect JC Robinson whose work was prolific through the 1920s to 40s. Our group is as much about exploration and a social experience as it is about photography. A couple of Thursdays ago we visited the new Blackpool Showtown Museum.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="47359" img_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We arrived early doors at the museum accompanied by…

24 Feb

Showtown, museum of fun and entertainment seek artist to work with Young People

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsOpportunities, Visual Arts & Exhibitionscommission, showtown

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Blackpool Council is seeking an individual or a company to design and deliver artwork for the hoardings surrounding the Showtown new museum building in co-production with the young people of Blackpool. https://www.showtownblackpool.co.uk/join/careers/artworker[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The successful artist or artist group will work with Showtown and their Young People’s Steering Group. Blackpool is described as internationally significant as the world’s first mass seaside resort. Today it remains the byword for the seaside holiday worldwide. However, this amazing success story has never been told – until now. Showtown is now entering its most exciting stage as they work toward the opening of the new Museum…

18 Nov

Exploring Anthony Burgess’ Blackpool: Catch the Virtual Talk

Beth Barker0 CommentsHeritage, Literature & Spoken Wordheritage, history, showtown

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anthony Burgess was one of the most renowned authors of the 20th century, famed for his exceptional wit, depth of thought and unrivalled writing talent. Born and raised in Manchester, he frequently visited our stretch of coastline and later wrote several novels inspired by it. Showtown and Heritage Blackpool will collaborate on a must-see event this December in celebration of Burgess and his connection to the town. Presented in the form of an online talk, the two organisations have come together to explore Anthony Burgess’ Blackpool for a virtual audience. The session will be delivered by Will Carr, deputy…

05 Jul

In Conversation with Sharon Heppell: Romany Gypsy heritage in Blackpool

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsHeritagegypsy, heritage, history, romany, showtown

Historian, Sharon Heppell, talks about the incredible discovery of her Romany Gypsy ancestry and links to Blackpool's heritage. Join Rebecca, Showtown's Assistant Curator, in conversation with historian, Sharon Heppell, to find out more about her Romany Gypsy ancestry in Blackpool and the important role that this community have played in the town's success as a holiday destination. Sharon Heppell had no idea that she had Romany Gypsy ancestors until she began to research her family history in 1982. It was only then that she discovered that her great grandmother and two further generations of her female ancestors had been fortune…

28 Jun

Capsule to Capture Creative Lockdown Memories for Showtown Museum

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsHeritage, Local News, Opportunitiesarts, Blackpool, community, creative, history, local history, lockdown, museum, schools, showtown, Tik Tok, time capsule

The new museum is working with Blackpool Schools to create a time capsule filled with lockdown memories. This current pandemic is the first time in the entire history of Blackpool where the whole resort has paused. It’s the first time that every attraction has been closed at the same time. The beaches, promenade, cafes and shops are empty. To capture this unique (hopefully soon to be over) moment in history, Blackpool’s first side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling museum of fun and entertainment, Showtown, is helping inject a sense of community across the town, by working with teachers from 48 Blackpool schools,…