Tag: Landmarks

John Roberts Associates was founded in 1984 in Thornton-Cleveleys before relocating to Amy Johnson Way in Blackpool in 2003. Over the years, it has grown into a highly regarded company, specialising in custom-branded products, from clothing to promotional merchandise. Its success has been driven by a commitment to innovation, diversification, and excellence in customer service. More than just a business, John Roberts Associates is a second-generation family enterprise, where strong familial values shape their customer approach. They have built long-standing relationships with individuals, businesses, and organisations who trust their expertise year after year. Their dedicated customer service team ensures that… Read more »

Warburtons’ Milk Roll, first introduced in 1969, has a strong connection to Blackpool, a seaside town in Lancashire, where the company initially built its reputation for quality baking. The Milk Roll is known for its soft texture and delicate sweetness, which comes from using milk instead of water in the dough. This gives the bread a lighter, fluffier texture than traditional white bread, making it ideal for sandwiches, toast, and more. The bread’s round shape is achieved by baking it in a two-part cylindrical mould, which not only allows for even slicing but also helps trap moisture, resulting in a… Read more »

In 1959 Cyril Carr set up one of Blackpool’s first men’s fashion retail shops in Church Street opposite the Winter Gardens. During those times it was a revelation to see men wearing colourful and stylish clothing as the larger stores were unable to keep up with the fashion trends. Diana Warren was launched in 1964. For 21 years they successfully traded from 88 Church Street until 1980 when the company moved to The Hounds Hill Shopping Centre when it was first opened. At that point, Anthony (Tony) Carr took over the company which had already expanded to open branches in… Read more »