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Pull the Switch: History of the Illuminations Switch On

It's Better with the Lights on!

It’s a question we ask every year “Who’s switching on the Illuminations?”

Join us for this talk, as we celebrate 90 years of pulling the switch and look back at some of the biggest names in showbiz who have turned on the greatest light show on Earth.

Duration: 60 minutes

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Event times

Thursday 5th September 2024, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Tickets

Adult - £5

Concession (senior aged 65+, student with ID) - £3

Sir Ken Dodd Learning Space

Showtown

(Entrance) Corner of Adelaide Street West and Bank Hey Street

Blackpool

FY1 4TQ

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