Borough Theatre, Bannister’s Bazaar, Feldman’s Theatre & Queen’s Theatre
The Borough Theatre, situated on Bank Hey Street in central Blackpool, opened its doors in September 1877, marking one of the town’s earliest ventures into purpose-built entertainment venues. Its establishment reflected the rapid transformation of Blackpool during the late nineteenth century, when the resort’s growing popularity demanded new spaces for leisure and performance. Only two years after its opening, in 1879, the building was sold and repurposed under the name Bannister’s Bazaar, a commercial adaptation that mirrored the changing demands of the resort’s bustling visitor economy. Its theatrical life resumed decades later when, in 1927, the entrepreneur Bert Feldman acquired...
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 »