Category: 1893

The Royal Oak Pub on Waterloo Road

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The Royal Oak pub in Blackpool has a history dating back to the late 1890s. It was acquired by the C&S Brewery in 1893, extensively refurbished, and renamed the Royal Oak. The rebuilding included salvaged brick from Whinney Heys Hall and a glazed terracotta facade. The pub reopened on July 12, 1930, with a fireplace believed to be the work of Robert Thompson, featuring hidden carved mice and celebrating its earlier life dating back to 1651. The Royal Oak is located on Waterloo Road, a street known for its architectural mix of old and new. It stands opposite the Civic… Read more »

South Pier

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The South Pier, one of Blackpool’s trio of iconic piers, stands alongside its counterparts, the Central and North Piers. Although today it is known as South Pier, when it first opened in 1893, it was named the Victoria Pier. The pier was designed by architect T.P. Worthington and is the youngest of Blackpool’s three piers, despite its age. It was commissioned by the Blackpool South Shore Pier & Pavilion Co. Ltd., with construction starting in 1892 and costing £50,000, a considerable sum at the time. The pier officially opened to the public on Good Friday in 1893, becoming an instant… Read more »

Fairhaven Marine Lake & Gardens

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Fairhaven Lake officially opened in August 1893. By 1895, the Fairhaven Estate Company took over from Thomas Riley to manage the lake. Shortly after, in 1896, the company began planning a golf course to complement the lake and the surrounding area to the west. Recognised as the third oldest marine lake in Britain, Fairhaven Lake is a key part of Fylde’s heritage. Efforts are now underway to restore the lake to its former beauty. Major engineering works are set to start with a new sea defence, and the Heritage Lottery has approved funding to help with the lake and gardens’… Read more »