Tag: 1905

Salvation Army Citadel and Blackpool Grammar School

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The Salvation Army Citadel in Blackpool, located on Church Street, is a significant historical and community landmark. Constructed between 1904 and 1905, the building was originally the Raikes Road Technical School, designed in the Baroque style by architects R. B. Rots, Sons, and Hennings. Later, it served as Blackpool Grammar School before becoming the headquarters for the Salvation Army. The building is a Grade II-listed structure, characterized by its red brick and terracotta details, a slate roof, and a prominent copper-domed tower on the southwest corner. Today, the Citadel is a vital center for the Salvation Army’s mission in Blackpool…. Read more »

Houdini comes to Blackpool

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Harry Houdini came to Blackpool in July 1905. While he was here, he performed at the Tower Circus, located in the famous Blackpool Tower complex. This performance was part of his UK tour, where he displayed his amazing escape acts and illusions. Houdini’s appearance in Blackpool, just like his other shows, attracted a lot of attention and mesmerised the local crowd. The Tower Circus, a key venue in Blackpool, offered a perfect setting for Houdini’s thrilling and bold escapes, adding to the town’s storied history of entertainment and magic. The text and images below refer to his acts performed elsewhere,… Read more »