The Mean Streets of Blackpool: Revisited

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  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 роки тому +2

    Thanq for yet another video Stephen, you have got to feel sorry for people living in those rough flats above the boarded up shops, there going to be rife with vermin.

  • @helentucker6407
    @helentucker6407 2 роки тому +3

    Sad to see Blackpool so neglected and quiet. Used to go there with parents in the 60s 70s to see illuminations. Thanks for the tour. All the best to you 👍

  • @waynepaxford7263
    @waynepaxford7263 2 роки тому +15

    I can't wait for this video I can't believe it Been 2 years of amazing video keep up the amazing work up Stephen 👍 you are a super star ⭐⭐

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Wayne 🙏

    • @andymullaney1594
      @andymullaney1594 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks Wayne

    • @marcse7en
      @marcse7en 2 роки тому +1

      So good to read kind and positive comments like this! ♥️ ... Some people on Social Media are evil little shits! 😠

    • @janetdiggle5982
      @janetdiggle5982 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Stephen love the fantastic videos 2years keep up the good work 🎉

  • @juliec70
    @juliec70 2 роки тому +8

    Great video Stephen I can't believe its 2years ago since you started your vlogs here's to many more years 😀 xx

  • @meirionhughes8137
    @meirionhughes8137 2 роки тому +2

    👍💚 And thanks for your comment. Look forward to the next one thanks again.

  • @davidai9024
    @davidai9024 2 роки тому +13

    Hi Stephen , Congratulations 👍 on two years of UA-cam we love your Blackpool vlogs your honest and bring quality videos to UA-cam. It's such a shame that the mean streets of Blackpool have got worst I dread to think what they will be like in another two years 😩 I don't know what the answer is to the backstreet's, but Blackpool council need to get their act together or Blackpool will become like Morecombe a ghost town. Let's hope things improve as I love Blackpool .

  • @carolinemoranbyrnes7723
    @carolinemoranbyrnes7723 2 роки тому +2

    Mean streets or not i still love Blackpool. Thanks Stephen & congratulations on two years. Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @gazza9463
    @gazza9463 2 роки тому +6

    I was in Blackpool on Saturday for a couple of hours. My goodness, promenade aside the place is a dump. So run down. I moved on to Lytham St Annes, what a huge notable difference. You can see where the money is.
    The other thing I noticed was how quiet Blackpool was at midday, Lytham was bustling.

    • @purplesunflower8242
      @purplesunflower8242 2 роки тому

      When I grew up in the 70s busy all the time...GREAT DISCOS back in the day

  • @emilyallen463
    @emilyallen463 2 роки тому +1

    I think you should do a video on the model village in Blackpool!

  • @brianclarke5632
    @brianclarke5632 2 роки тому +1

    I started work for North West Gas on Princess St in 1982. Building made way for the new houses 3 or 4 years ago. Used to walk down to the Coliseum for treats at dinner time.

  • @matthewcoyle5277
    @matthewcoyle5277 2 роки тому +1

    My dad mick coyle was raised on these streets. My mum also grew up in Blackpool but to a different result. My grandma and nana lived in marton until they died. I’ve lived in a very different style of community. I’ll never return to England and I was very sad about this. But now with UA-cam and Facebook I can see and what a difference to my mental state! I feel much better for seeing

  • @mariaandwill563
    @mariaandwill563 2 роки тому +7

    Brilliant stuff as always Stephen, thanks for posting x

  • @williamjohnson4111
    @williamjohnson4111 2 роки тому +4

    Your my favourite vlogger in Blackpool

  • @trevorhaigh5919
    @trevorhaigh5919 2 роки тому +1

    So sad to see the state of run down Blackpool. Have so many wonderful childhood memories of family holidays in the sixties and seventies. Thanks for the video.

  • @chai_ste
    @chai_ste 2 роки тому +2

    The Foxhall village site has been taken over by the council and they're preparing to create a sports village which links up with Bloomfield Stadium.

  • @kevstraw1812
    @kevstraw1812 2 роки тому +4

    Great video Stephen! Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary of this super channel. 30k+ subscribers can't be wrong. It's been a pleasure following you all this time, and look forward to being a part of your channel for years to come. Hopefully in the future we will see some exciting changes for Blackpool. Cheers pal!

  • @manstu5781
    @manstu5781 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent Stephen.
    Would be great for you to this sort of stuff in the middle of the night. To see if any characters are about.

  • @lornanewton3911
    @lornanewton3911 2 роки тому +4

    Something to look forward to x

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755
    @kathleenmccarroll3755 2 роки тому +1

    Very good as always Steven I remember the coliseum bus station it was always busy

  • @williamjohnson4111
    @williamjohnson4111 2 роки тому +2

    Love the music at the beginning

  • @andywright3450
    @andywright3450 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on 2 years on mate fully deserved 💯💯😊

  • @steveshakespeare8492
    @steveshakespeare8492 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic again Steve,the mean streets of Blackpool. Congratulations on 2years of blogging,I think I've followed you for that long ,'time as gone quickly 'and you do have a lot of followers ,so well done, totally deserved and keep those entertaining videos coming 👏

  • @carbonsiliconnn
    @carbonsiliconnn 2 роки тому +3

    Another great and damningly truthful vid Stephen. No Judith Chalmers soft focus stuff here. You've set the filter setting to doom...and off you went .Every year I visit the decline worsens. What has happened to Blackpool? This isn't the place I used to know. Surprised the Blackpool Tourist Board haven't put a hit out on you

  • @scottlucas1037
    @scottlucas1037 2 роки тому +3

    Happy second Birthday 🥳

  • @kristinejames9812
    @kristinejames9812 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as usual Stephen.Keep up the good work and stay safe.🤗🥰

  • @robandrews81
    @robandrews81 2 роки тому

    I used to go in a pub called the Hardwick back in the 90s with my parents and play snooker. I’ve got great childhood memories of Blackpool I’ll always love the place.

  • @williamjohnson4111
    @williamjohnson4111 2 роки тому +2

    Happy anniversary Stephen

  • @paulinefraser4097
    @paulinefraser4097 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video Stephen cannot believe it’s been 2 years and we have followed and enjoyed every minute and are so glad you say you will continue as it brings me my bit of Blackpool to me 🤗 we were lucky to get there this year and was able to meet Chris Higgitts but also wish we could have met you 😁 maybe next time as we hope to get back again later this year! fingers crossed 🤞 so keep up these great videos and thank you so much for doing them we will be waiting for the next one 👍take care 😁 all the best from Pauline from Blackpool living in Canada 🍁

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      Thanks Pauline. I happened to meet some fans who were over from Canada a month ago in my local, as it were, although it was the first time I’d been in the pub for years. You’ll have to let me know in advance when you are next over 🙏

    • @paulinefraser4097
      @paulinefraser4097 2 роки тому

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool aww lovely and yes definitely we will let you know next time and maybe we can also meet up 👍take care and have a fabulous day! 😁 Pauline

  • @russellhunter8378
    @russellhunter8378 2 роки тому +1

    It pleases me that you document this area that I'll never visit. It saddens me the state they're in.

  • @lindanagle5081
    @lindanagle5081 2 роки тому

    I remember catching the coach home from the Colliseum bus station from childhood to teen years before I got posh and came by train.

  • @sambuka57
    @sambuka57 2 роки тому +1

    The boarded up building on York Street that you said was a block of flats. Used to be York Cafe, there used to be a pub almost next door called the Prince of Wales but they knocked it down to build the Jaggy Thistle some rubbish bar. I used to work in York Cafe in the summer Holidays from school they were owned by The Hartleys a nice family, they would be devistated if they cold see it now. It's shocking and sad to see what has happened to that area of Blackpool since the early 70's my parents had a guest house on York street from the eaarly 60's to the early 70's those years really were the Golden years of Blackpool.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      Thanks Peter. You can still feel some of the old charm with the many guest houses & cafes, but the area does look very rundown these days.

  • @patparry389
    @patparry389 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid Stephen i remember the last one 2 years ago .Thank you.👍

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 2 роки тому +4

    Looking forward to this video stephen as always you tell us so much i didnt no

  • @spex357
    @spex357 2 роки тому +8

    The IMF loan for furlough came with conditions like face masks and distancing and plastic screens, and many thought sod this we can't afford it, and closed up. So every town across the land has many closed shops and many new employment outfits in readiness for more jobless. The aim is to close all retail outlets except those in the club like Amazon. New rules have to be followed that force the small businesses out. Blackpool will fill with high rise offices and expensive apartments with underground car parking, and the idea of "locals" will disappear.

  • @tomfothergill2801
    @tomfothergill2801 2 роки тому +1

    Keep up the good work Stephen, been following since the start. Nice to see the channel growing by the day 😁

  • @waynecheshire7878
    @waynecheshire7878 2 роки тому

    I remember the steps of doom , wow the Stanley arms looks great another place for my bucket list once I catch up on your videos I’m gonna go back and revisit all my favourites 📺

  • @wendyjones2351
    @wendyjones2351 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always such a shame all them empty buildings they could be made into something nice great video very informative have a lovely day xx

  • @meirionhughes8137
    @meirionhughes8137 2 роки тому +1

    Looks good, thanks for letting me know 👍💚.

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 2 роки тому +1

    It’s a great video Sir and I enjoyed the watch. My comments recently were not aimed at your channel. I love the channel as I hope you know. Emotions take over and life can be very cruel. Keep it up Sir

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed the re visit, love that Tramways office building. Hopefully areas like this will see better days in the future, people make a place good and sadly people make a place bad.

  • @dieselfan7406
    @dieselfan7406 2 роки тому

    There's a similar, much better Art Deco building on the corner of Waterloo Rd and the prom, south side, that is now very luxurious flats but used to be a Blackpool Transport building.
    The Lifeboat is a proper Blackpool pub!
    Cheers for another excellent vid Steve.

  • @davidnm21
    @davidnm21 2 роки тому +2

    Nice interesting vlog of the oldest part, and it has to be said, one of the most run down deprived areas of Blackpool. Curiosity has got the better of me, as a former railway man of twenty five years on the railways, Central Station closed in 1964, was a bingo hall for a while before being demolished in 1974. Had they not closed this important transport link I wonder if the area would still be so run down that it is today, after all it was a main line station. Some say it should have never closed. That area around Blundell Street really is deprived. Even when I watch Chris Higgitt over on Rick’s channel you don’t really get to see too many of the side streets around Chris’s place, but it’s an area in need of redevelopment. Anyway, great two year anniversary vlog Stephen and very interesting. You’ve done well to come this far and congratulations on 34k Subs!👍😉

  • @Justdocuments
    @Justdocuments 2 роки тому

    My day is sorted going to see as many videos as I can. Love and peace people ❤️💚🧡❤️💙🤎🤍

  • @ulead123
    @ulead123 2 роки тому

    What have they done to dear old Blackpool, in the late 60's as a teenager went to Blackpool every summer for a week, coach from the Midlands to Rigby Road Coach Park , stayed at boarding house in Crystal Road, the shows I have seen, one of the top Theatres ABC ,the Opera House Winter Gardens , Queens Theatre ,Grand Theatre and shows on the North Pier ,I loved every moment at that time ,went back last Autumn for a few days what a change and I'm afraid to say not all for the best, but I have love for the place so hope to return and hope Blackpool Council will get their act together.

  • @richardbarber8023
    @richardbarber8023 2 роки тому +2

    I remember being in Blackpool when the fox hall market burnt down due to a issue with a stall selling lighters let’s say it was not accident

  • @chrislennon4298
    @chrislennon4298 2 роки тому

    Hi Stephen. I'm visiting Blackpool next Monday with the family. Staying at Tiffanys. Our favourite hotel. Really enjoying ur videos and seeing what's going on. Our first visit in five years. So looking forward to it. Keep up the good work. Who knows. I might bump into you👍👍👍

  • @lawrenceedwards7344
    @lawrenceedwards7344 2 роки тому

    Great video again mate love them all need to do one in Thornton and burn naze that's where I'm from I now live in Scotland going back in two weeks to see my family can not wate keep up the great job you do

  • @alanfletcher5720
    @alanfletcher5720 2 роки тому

    Coincidentally 60 years ago I would have been there for the family holiday.
    First 2 full weeks in July Bury Wakes weeks.
    Congrats on 33,000 absolutely deserved.

  • @rain_down_
    @rain_down_ 2 роки тому +1

    Good to hear regeneration is planned. Quite like some of the urban street art, but fingers crossed better things will be happening there soon.

  • @junemckenzie3380
    @junemckenzie3380 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video Stephen, really interesting.

  • @dank4815
    @dank4815 2 роки тому

    Those metal things on buildings down Dale street were part of a light show a few years back. They reflect off each other to light the street. It was quite nice actually at the time.

  • @Snappy14
    @Snappy14 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome to another video a walk on the wild side 👍

  • @suegosling414
    @suegosling414 2 роки тому

    As one of your first supporters it's great to see you going from strength to strength 😁😁😘😘

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755
    @kathleenmccarroll3755 2 роки тому +1

    Two years ago you did your first video how time flies

  • @tanyacromleholme512
    @tanyacromleholme512 2 роки тому

    Really interesting video Stephen, thanks for taking the time filming in some of our gritty streets. You sacrifice a lot for your subscribers entertainment.
    Hope you stay warm and safe 😊

  • @johnearle1394
    @johnearle1394 2 роки тому

    Them backstreets off promenade been deteriorating for many many yrs n now at all time low was their daytime last year with my wife exploring n made me feel sad but happening in alot of seaside + other towns

  • @JamesSmith-iz4mv
    @JamesSmith-iz4mv 2 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant video with history to it fantastic Stephen thanks mate

  • @philipwalker7538
    @philipwalker7538 2 роки тому

    It used to be a thriving coach station back in its day, the coliseum, National express etc. Do you remember yelloways coach station on Bloomfield rd too Stephen? Think it was opposite the Bloomfield pub. Great blog as always Stephen 👍👍😊

  • @stevenwade7466
    @stevenwade7466 2 роки тому

    Very well done Stephen ; thanks for all you do your fantastic. I would consider it an honour to meet you one day .

  • @lindanagle5081
    @lindanagle5081 2 роки тому

    I had my 18th Birthday staying in the Verona on Tyldesley Road. My first
    legal Babycham in St Anne's Road Working Men's Club.
    Stayed in Galway House with my hubby and our baby daughter in 1986.

  • @andymoore9977
    @andymoore9977 2 роки тому

    04:55 This is a stunning example of later Art Deco. The modern windows are horrible., how did that happen?

  • @paxuk
    @paxuk 2 роки тому +1

    Hi..We was in Blackpool 3 of us sat on a wall on the prom just before the tower north side. June 2022...A camera on tripod and one on the wall, Im sure it was you Steven that walked passed us. Ive been viewing your footage for quite a while now maybe 12 months. Next time are filming in Blackpool and we think its you Steven then we shout hi to you hoping you have a chat with us. Thanks Steven.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      Near the Cabin Lift, opposite the Sheraton Hotel?

    • @paxuk
      @paxuk 2 роки тому

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool we was near a building which was a cafe and it had part of the building jutting out in what was a nice piece of modern architecture...At the rear of the wall which was about 2 and half foot high was the tramlines.
      Thanks Steven.

  • @kenforshaw8901
    @kenforshaw8901 2 роки тому +10

    What another great video, why has Blackpool council let the town go down so much with so many empty and derelict properties.
    They used to say that Blackpool was the Vegas of the north, but it doesn’t quite give that impression these days.
    If they still have as they say millions of visitors a year, so where does all the revenue that they produce go ?

    • @gazza9463
      @gazza9463 2 роки тому +2

      To Lytham St Annes probably

  • @john111257
    @john111257 2 роки тому

    two wonderful years, fantastic

  • @Justdocuments
    @Justdocuments 2 роки тому

    Foxhall Road in Liverpool is where my family is from and a couple of family members in Blackpool

  • @jen6251
    @jen6251 2 роки тому

    Good video tonight can't wait for this week's videos

  • @briandavis6984
    @briandavis6984 2 роки тому

    Hello. I'm new to your channel and find your videos very relaxing to watch . Not been Blackpool for a few years so it's nice to see what's changed . A trip up the tower would be good . 😀😀

  • @brendasword5115
    @brendasword5115 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed that thanks Stephen

  • @nigelstringerNVS
    @nigelstringerNVS 2 роки тому

    Great videos again Stephen, just watching this one, don’t forget to have a walk on bairstow st sent to you in a message too.

  • @houseofclown6377
    @houseofclown6377 2 роки тому +1

    I live in Foxall area It has been run down for too long. We don’t call The is the maean street.. We call Foxhall Shantytown.

  • @fraserscott3079
    @fraserscott3079 2 роки тому

    Hello Stephen, this video takes me back. I’ve been holidaying in Blackpool for over forty years, when our kids were young, we used to love Lytham road. We spent hours in the shops looking at dvd’s and videos. It’s such a shame the lack of investment 😥 keep up the good work.

  • @vincentbutterworth8733
    @vincentbutterworth8733 2 роки тому +1

    Hi stephen,You mentioned yelloway coaches in this video,IM unsure weather you know yelloway coaches are still operational,I see them alot,Have a good day

  • @neilcunningham3280
    @neilcunningham3280 2 роки тому

    I was in Blackpool yesterday and I'm sure you cycled past me by the Tower around 6.45ish.

  • @pameladuffin9011
    @pameladuffin9011 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video Stephen keep them coming. Is Blackpool really quiet at the moment? x

  • @rebeccabaker9178
    @rebeccabaker9178 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks.

  • @timo2238
    @timo2238 2 роки тому

    Revisit the red light district mate, cookson street and surrounding areas. i want to see what establishments i will be visiting in july

  • @derekhenley3693
    @derekhenley3693 2 роки тому

    Great video Stephen

  • @sharonmotteshead6490
    @sharonmotteshead6490 2 роки тому

    The promenade isn't a dump it's all been done up its lovely now on the prom

  • @petersheridan2993
    @petersheridan2993 2 роки тому

    Those unfinished houses have certainly increased in value in the last two years!!

  • @angelairvine3091
    @angelairvine3091 2 роки тому

    Another fab video ☺️

  • @alexandertroy9621
    @alexandertroy9621 2 роки тому +1

    I had NO idea about the Tyldesleys..
    I bet there aren't any still living here.

  • @sharronlewis3429
    @sharronlewis3429 Рік тому +1

    🙋🏼‍♀️ Hiya Steve, the council should be telling home owners to clean up & do up there properties & houses & flats, or fine them at court. They make Blackpool look like a dump.

  • @stephenfarmer8693
    @stephenfarmer8693 2 роки тому

    Wow,just that music sends me back to the start of the WotWS great to here it again.Keep it up 👍

  • @traceyhoyle1816
    @traceyhoyle1816 2 роки тому

    Another great video interesting 😀

  • @junelaw4162
    @junelaw4162 2 роки тому +1

    🤣🤣🤣 lost a bra !!! 🤣 what a carry on hey 🤣 great video really enjoyed it till the next one 😊

    • @kristinejames9812
      @kristinejames9812 2 роки тому

      @ June Law...Hi June! You were in Blackpool the other week weren't you.Hope it wasn't yours! 🤣🤣🤣 Soz Sis,I couldn't resist🤪 Where were you last weeks BATS? None this week,its Jane's Birthday on Tuesday. Take care lovely.XXX🤗❤

    • @junelaw4162
      @junelaw4162 2 роки тому

      @@kristinejames9812 🤣🤣🤣 oh yea we were there last week it was lovely going again in Sept oh no brew at 2 then I hope Jane has a terrific birthday take care Kristine xxxx

    • @kristinejames9812
      @kristinejames9812 2 роки тому +1

      @June Law...You too sweetie.Speak soon!XXX

  • @CaptainKingsleyYeoo
    @CaptainKingsleyYeoo 2 роки тому +3

    I don't mean to offend anyone, But when I was a teen, roughly 20 years ago, Blackpool seemed to be absolutely brilliant, thriving etc.
    but now, it seems to be decaying when you leave the promenade. quite depressing actually

    • @dank4815
      @dank4815 2 роки тому +3

      That's exactly how long it has taken to get to this state. Possibly around 2003 things became terrible.

    • @CaptainKingsleyYeoo
      @CaptainKingsleyYeoo 2 роки тому +1

      @@dank4815 yeah, i remember it being very enjoyable, well kept etc.
      But now, after seeing these kinds of videos, I wouldn't visit again.
      I feel like most of its tourism comes from retirees etc... I dread to think what will happen when that generation has gone

    • @dank4815
      @dank4815 2 роки тому +2

      @@CaptainKingsleyYeoo That has been the main problem though. Blackpool council have been holding on to the past for too long.
      They let all old B & B's be bought by shitty landlords.
      They let everything except the promenade fall to bits.
      These people in charge are the old retirees that won't embrace change.
      Families can go to Spain for the same price of a trip to Blackpool for a week.

  • @johnowen5686
    @johnowen5686 2 роки тому +1

    Great channel 👏

  • @steveh6642
    @steveh6642 2 роки тому

    Now I want to see what's down that Dale street Mews :)

  • @matthewcoyle5277
    @matthewcoyle5277 2 роки тому

    My dad mick coyle who was from these streets died December 2006. But my mum Janet is still going strong

  • @brianohanlon5061
    @brianohanlon5061 2 роки тому

    yeah.... i went there...the u.f.o ...exhibition on dale street... it was a interesting exhibition.........what was the first animal in space. ?...........the cow that jumped over the moon.

  • @nbvhoho2738
    @nbvhoho2738 2 роки тому

    10p tea in the arcade
    Well done you.past 12m in 2 years
    Glad its getting central

  • @meirionhughes8137
    @meirionhughes8137 2 роки тому +1

    Mr walk on the wild side 💚👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

  • @IanBlack66
    @IanBlack66 2 роки тому

    Brilliant as normal 👍

  • @derekpimm7506
    @derekpimm7506 2 роки тому +2

    Stephen, do you actually sleep? You produce such a massive amount of video, at all times of the day of night. Thank you.

  • @waynesilverman3048
    @waynesilverman3048 2 роки тому

    How many yearshas Blackpool been rough some parts ? Even in the 60s

  • @Justdocuments
    @Justdocuments 2 роки тому

    I remember the old bus station

  • @fizzypop5888
    @fizzypop5888 2 роки тому

    can you do video on Blackpool train Station

  • @jackie-carper
    @jackie-carper 2 роки тому +3

    Wow. Why can't people clean up after themselves instead of dumping stuff

  • @hamerjohn
    @hamerjohn 2 роки тому

    I think they sent the layabouts from Liverpool here to get work

  • @vim1471
    @vim1471 2 роки тому

    If someone was moving to Blackpool, where would you say is the safest, poshest place to live in ?

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      Anywhere around the Stanley Park area, more West & North Park Drive would be the most exclusive, although I wouldn’t say posh. If you want posh, you need to head to Lytham or Poulton-le-Fylde.