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[2] [5] The library occupies the corner part of the building; the west and south walls have flanking pylons on plinths made of stone. [2] The corner entrance is flanked by three ionic columns on each side. [2] Over the doorway is a large, rectangular window, and above that, a frieze carved with the words "Central Public Library".
From 1904 to 1974, Blackpool was a county borough, independent from Lancashire County Council, whilst remaining part of the geographical county of Lancashire. [8] In 1974 Blackpool was reconstituted as a non-metropolitan district under the Local Government Act 1972. It kept the same boundaries, but became a lower tier district authority with ...
The Grundy is an art gallery located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Its eclectic programme consists of regional historic to recent contemporary art exhibitions. Opened in 1911, it is owned and operated by Blackpool Council. It is a Grade II listed Edwardian building. [1] Together with the adjoining Central library it was listed on 20 ...
As the BBC’s dance competition returns to the Tower Ballroom, Isobel Lewis explores the town’s dance history, and how ‘Blackpool Week’ became a ‘Strictly’ institution
This is a list of people from Blackpool. Blackpool is a seaside town and unitary authority in Lancashire , in the North West England . Academia and research
Blackpool Tower, completed in 1894, is Blackpool's only Grade I listed building. Blackpool is a seaside town and unitary authority situated on The Fylde coast in Lancashire, England. This list includes the listed buildings in Blackpool and Bispham, a village within the borough of Blackpool.
The by-election for the British House of Commons constituency of Blackpool North, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, was held on 13 March 1962.The by-election was called following the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Toby Low, 1st Baron Aldington.
19th-century windmill with exhibits about the mill, millers, local history and culture Madame Tussauds Blackpool: Blackpool: Blackpool: Wax: Museum of Lancashire: Preston: Preston: History: County history, culture, life in World War II, military history Pendle Heritage Centre: Barrowford: Pendle: Local: Local and social history, culture, art ...