Category: 1953

Diana Dors Gets Into Trouble and Appears in Blackpool Shows

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Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was a British actress who made several appearances in Blackpool. She performed in the “Life with Lyons” show at a fee of £100 a week for three months in 1953. In addition, eBay UK reports she appeared in a “Souvenir Sunday Night Concert” at the Opera House in Blackpool on 30 July 1961. Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in… Read more »

The Blackpool Magicians Convention

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The first Blackpool Magic Convention was back in 1953, started by the Blackpool Magicians’ Club, which had been around since 1941. That first convention brought together a small but passionate group of magicians and magic lovers. Even though it wasn’t as big as the conventions we see today, it set the stage for what was to come. There were performances, lectures, and workshops, with magicians showing off their skills, learning new tricks, and discussing the latest trends in magic. The dealer hall, where magic dealers showcased and sold their products, quickly became a key part of the event, sparking creativity… Read more »

Stanley Matthews and the 1953 FA Cup Final

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Stanley Matthews is best known for his crucial role in Blackpool’s 1953 FA Cup victory over Bolton, a match often called “the Matthews Final.” He was the first footballer in Britain to be knighted, played in 54 international games, and was the first to win the European Footballer of the Year award in 1956. In 1962, he went back to Stoke and kept playing until he was fifty. The 1953 FA Cup final, also known as the Matthews Final, was the eighth to be held at Wembley Stadium after the Second World War. The football match was contested between Blackpool… Read more »