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Heritage Open Days: War Memorials Walk

Join us for Heritage Open Days 2024!

Did you know there are 182 war memorials in the town and just beyond? Some hidden from public view for many years; others often passed unrecognised.

This walk around the town centre will take in Blackpool's principle War Memorials.

Organised by Mike Coyle.

This is a pre-book event.

Accessibility:

Partial wheelchair access.

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Event times

Friday 13th September 2024, 11am - 12.30pm

Tickets

FREE event but tickets must be pre-booked.

Blackpool Cenotaph

Meeting point: Blackpool Cenotaph

(By the Metropole Hotel and North Pier)

Promenade,

Blackpool

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