Category: 1877

The Borough Theatre & Bazaar is Now a TK Maxx

The Blackpool Borough Theatre, later known as Bannister’s Bazaar, Feldman’s Theatre, and finally Queens Theatre, had a rich history in Blackpool. Initially housed in the same building as the Borough Bazaar, it opened in September 1877 on Bank Hey Street. The building was sold and renamed Bannister’s Bazaar in 1879, then became Feldman’s Theatre after Bert Feldman purchased it in 1927. Feldman’s Theatre was later renamed Queens Theatre. The theatre was demolished in the 1970s to make way for a C&A store, now occupied by TK Maxx.

Leonard Dews, One of the Oldest North West Jewellers

Leonard Dews has been a cherished part of Blackpool town centre since it first opened its doors in 1877, making it a long-standing fixture of the town’s rich heritage. Established during the reign of Queen Victoria and when Benjamin Disraeli was Prime Minister, the store predates even the iconic Blackpool Tower, which was constructed 10 years later in 1894. For 146 years, Leonard Dews has been renowned for its jewellery and watchmaking expertise, earning a reputation as one of Blackpool’s most respected establishments. The Blackpool store was purchased by the Hyman family in 1959, who had previously operated another jewellery… Read more »