View of Blackpool seafront from North Pier

More Blackpool stories

More Blackpool stories

Gallery Highlights

Black and white picture of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh meeting clown, Charlie Cairoli at Blackpool Opera House in 1955.

Royal visits through the years

Discover more about some of the memorable royal visits to Blackpool over the years.

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Illustration of an illumination in the shape of a sailing ship.

Illuminations

Where did it all begin for the world famous Blackpool Illuminations?

Entrance to the Blackpool Tower building with signs for 'Pavilion, Concerts, Dancing & Variety Shows.'

Stories from the community

More fascinating stories of Blackpool, researched by our volunteers and other members of the community, that all add to the town's rich heritage.

A photograph of dance objects with a tower ballroom poster, a photo of dancers and a medal

Dance

Discover more about Blackpool's dance heritage and its international reputation as the dance capital of the world.