Tag: Hospitality

In May, 1875, there wasn’t a brick house in St. Annes, though the hotel was in course of erection, and the first permanent house tenanted was occupied by Mr. Clement Rawstron in August, 1875. That house was in St. Andrew’s Road South. It has yielded to the march of progress, and is, along with its neighbour, being turned into shop premises. With this house is associated much that tells of the progress of St. Annes. Dr. Andrew Wilson said St. Annes had been created as “if by rubbing an Aladdin’s lamp,” and to many who live in the town St…. Read more »

The original Adelphi Hotel in Blackpool, located on Church Street, was built in 1835 by Esau Carter, believed to be Blackpool’s first postman. The hotel was later rebuilt by Catterall & Swarbrick, local brewers, in 1923, and featured a white tiled exterior, some of which can still be seen in Adelphi Street. A blue plaque on Church Street commemorates the hotel’s history and the story of Esau Carter, according to the Open Plaques website. In 2025, the building became the Trend Shawarma Restaurant. From sizzling shawarmas to freshly grilled meats, colourful mezes and traditional desserts, The restaurant offers an authentic… Read more »

The Talbot Hotel in Lytham was a landmark building built between 1850 and 1870, located on Clifton Street. Originally a popular inn, it later became a shopping complex after significant refurbishment in the 1980s. The building featured a Bath Street entrance that served as an order office and later became a recreation room. Notably, a rare cobble-walled stable located behind the hotel, possibly part of an earlier farm, was also a significant historical feature. For many years Leonard Dews (see image below) occupied this space as well as other sites in the Isle of Man and Blackpool. Unfortunately, a robbery… Read more »

The Clifton Hotel in Blackpool has a rich history, originally opening as the Clifton Arms in 1780. It was partially demolished in 1865 and rebuilt by John Talbot Clifton, reopening in 1874. Over time, it has been known by various names, including the Ibis and Forshaws Hotel. John Harling took over the Clifton Hotel in 1889; the Blackpool Opera House also opened around this time. The hotel has been known as the Ibis and is currently operated as Forshaws Hotel. In 2021, a project to replace the failing render on the exterior of the building was completed, restoring it to… Read more »

The Old Coach House in Blackpool, South Shore, is a historic 4-star boutique guesthouse with a rich history dating back to 1851. It’s considered the oldest remaining house in South Shore, and originally served as a vicarage. The building features Tudor architecture and retains many original features, including freizes and fireplaces. It has a handsomeTudor front and retains many original features incluyding freizes and fireplaces. This historic detached house is surrounded by its own award winning gardens: an unexpected oasis in the heart of Blackpool. The 11 bedrooms are beautifully furnished, have many little extras and the ensuites have large… Read more »

THE FOXHALL Fox Hall was built in the latter part of the 17th century by Edward Tyldesley 1635-1685. Some believe the year to be circa 1670. Edward’s son, Thomas Tyldesley 1657-1714, lived there during the period for which his diary survives. The location at Blackpool—then largely a deserted coastline—has inevitably led to speculation that it was chosen to allow the Tyldesleys to practise their religion and pursue their political interests away from the public gaze. A nearby “black pool” draining dark water from Marton Moss gave the area its name. The peaty coloured pool, which gives name to the place,… Read more »

The original Gynn Inn in Blackpool, which dates back to 1715, closed its doors in 1921 and was demolished to make way for a new road and tramway layout. It was located roughly where Gynn Square roundabout is today and was one of Blackpool’s earliest hostelries. The building was originally a farmhouse, then became a grocer’s and beerhouse, and finally a public house. A blue plaque on the wall of the present-day Gynn Pub commemorates this history and the fact that the Duke of Cambridge, one of Blackpool’s first hotels, stood on this site as well. Right opposite the Gynn… Read more »