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Thank you for joining us online for this year's @heritageopenday weekend. We look forward to seeing you in person next year. 1/ #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBpl
We want to say a huge THANKS once again to all our volunteers that have given up their time this year to create virtual tours. Head here to see any you might have missed! bit.ly/HBplYouT 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool
Keep following us on Twitter as we share even more of our amazing archive collection and to stay up to date with our plans to reopen in 2021. 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBpl
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#HODs would be nothing without volunteers dedicating so much of their spare time to share their knowledge! 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays Blackpool Cenotaph on a clo...Male volunteer giving a gui...
Mike is one of our passionate volunteers, and he would normally be taking visitors out on tours across the weekend. 2/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays
But while Covid restrictions have put a stop to in-person meetings, Mike has gone virtual! 3/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL @heritageopendays
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Layton Cemetery is an atmospheric resting place with a captivating history, having first opened in 1871. 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL close up photograph of lich...close up photograph of a we...
Some its more famous residents include 'Queen of the Gypsies' Ada Boswell, civil rights activist George Washington Williams and Trapeze Artist and Circus Owner King Ohmy. 2/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Some of the headstones and memorials at Layton Cemetery also feature some more of Blackpool's historic #HiddenNature 3/ @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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All Hallows Church in Bispham is also known as the Mother Church of Blackpool. 1/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL Black and white archive pho...entrance to All Hallows church
It was the only place of Christian worship in the town until 1821 and for 600 years it was one of the only places to conduct weddings, funerals and baptisms. 2/#HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The original church was built on the site in 1189, rebuilt in 1773 and the current building dates from 1883. 3/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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The #HODs usually gives visitors an opportunity to find out more about faith and religion. @heritageopenday 1/ #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL Blackpool Central Mosque
Instead of the usual tours, we will have to admire Blackpool Central Mosque and its impressive Islamic Architecture from afar this year. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Known for its radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes, the mosque is a stunning building. 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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An Aquarium, Aviary and Menagerie all used to have a home on the Ground Floor of the complex to keep visitors entertained. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HiddenNature #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
You could see everything from Greenland Seals, to British Sharks, to Lions and Tigers. And all for just Sixpence! Bargain! 3/ @heritageopenday @TheBplTower #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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You can find #HiddenNature throughout most of our seaside town historic hot-spots, you've just got to know where to look! 1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL blue coloured gloss tile fe...view of red brick interior ...blue coloured gloss tile fe...
Throughout the corridors and staircases of @TheBplTower, you may not have spotted the sparkling turquoise #Burmantoft panels. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
The vivid tiles feature birds, fish and children, and were modelled by E. C. Spruce. 3/ @heritageopenday @TheBplTower #HiddenNature #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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In 1875, the Blackpool Winter Gardens Company was registered, and architect Thomas Mitchell won a competition to design the space. 2/ @heritageopenday @WGBpl #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Original plans included a Rotunda & Floral Hall, fernery with musical entertainment and the Grand Vestibule at the Victoria St entrance housing the Palm House. 3/ @heritageopenday @WGBpl #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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The theme for this years #HODs is #HiddenNature. The natural world is as much a part of our heritage as the rise of cities and famous battles. 1/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL Heritage Open Days 'Hidden ...
And we'll be uncovering the #HiddenNature tucked away inside some of our most famous buildings. 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HiddenNature #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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The #HODs Tours and Events wouldn't be possible without the help of all the Volunteers across the Fylde Coast. @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL Female volunteer holding 'I...Female volunteer standing b...Male volunteer giving a sli...Two female volunteers in St...
They make it all happen so that you can get a sneak peek behind the walls and doors of local history! 2/@heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Between 2016 - 2019 there has been an incredible 1206 Volunteers involved in the #HODs tours and events on the Fylde Coast 3/ @heritageopenday #HeritageOpenDays #Hods20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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Due to Covid19, we won't be opening our physical doors this year but instead, we'll be taking things online! 2/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
Keep an eye on all our social media channels to discover photos, video tours, historical facts and untold stories! 3/ @heritageopenday #HODs #HeritageOpenDays #HODs20 #MyHeritageBlackpool #HeritageBlackpool #MyBlackpool #MyHeritageBPL
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