The Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool has been popular with visitors
for over 200 years. The arrival of the railways in 1846 brought ever
more people to what soon became a large town, and its famous
Illuminations, Golden Mile, three piers, Pleasure Beach, iconic Tower
and ballroom, Grand Theatre and Winter Gardens still attract many today.
There has always been much to celebrate in Blackpool, which has had
frequent visits from royalty and celebrities. Benefactors to the town
resulted in the establishment of the Edwardian baroque-style building in
Queen Street in 1908 that houses the Grundy Art Gallery and the Central
Library, and its historic tram system has had a massive investment
boost. Recently, the Comedy Carpet, one of the largest pieces of public
art ever commissioned in the UK, was laid out in the space outside the
Tower, illustrating how Blackpool is constantly reinventing itself.
Celebrating Blackpool chronicles the proud heritage of this town, its
important moments and what draws so many to it today. Illustrated
throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly
positive insight into Blackpool's rich heritage, its special events and
important moments. It will be a valuable contribution to the history of
the town and provide a source of many memories to those who have known
it well over the years.
