About Showtown History Centre
Did you know that as part of The Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust, Showtown also looks after the History Centre; a living archive through which everyone can discover the untold stories of the town and its people.
If you are curious to find out more about Blackpool then you can explore documents and archives. From family history to the big historic events that started right here.
Share your stories or participate in talks, tours, fun activities, useful courses, learning oppurtunities and academic study.
The History Centre is based on the first floor of Blackpool Central Library on Queen Street.
Opening Times
From Friday 25th April, the History Centre will be open Wednesday to Friday, from 10am – 4pm, and on alternate Saturdays.
Access the collection
Newspaper Microfilm Appointments
Our microfilm readers are in operation on the ground floor of Central Library.
Use of the microfilm readers is by appointment only.
Appointments are available between xxx and xxxx.
Appointments last for 2 hours.
We can also support a small number of specific newspaper related enquiries each week.
If you would like to book an appointment to view our historic newspaper collection microfilms or have a specific request for a newspaper research enquiry then please contact us on historycentre@showtownblackpool.co.uk or call 01253 478090.