Tag: 1877

The Borough Theatre, Bannister’s Bazaar, Feldman’s Theatre and Queen’s Theatre are Now a TK Maxx

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The Borough Theatre opened in September 1877 on Bank Hey Street. The building was sold and renamed Bannister’s Bazaar in 1879, and then became Feldman’s Theatre after Bert Feldman purchased it in 1927. Feldman’s Theatre was later renamed Queens Theatre. On 4 August 1963, the Beatles played here and at the ABC. It was a particularly chaotic concert, as crowds of fans blocked the venue’s entrance. The Beatles had to be ushered in through a construction site, across scaffolding, and lowered through a trap door in the roof. The theatre was demolished in the 1970s to make way for a…

Leonard Dews, One of the Oldest North West Jewellers

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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 »