What a wonderful film. Whilst Blackpool still gets a negative press which is sensitively featured, the town has a future and still gives me many happy memories as a child from Burnley going over every wakes week in early July during the 1970’s!
Born in Blackpool 1960, left in 1980 and never went back except to visit family. I worked on the Golden Mile for a few years selling Rock on the stalls as a teenager and on the Pleasure Beach. This was fascinating, I didn't know half of it, thank you.
Ive lived in Blackpool all my life and when i was 10yrs old i used to walk with my Dad along the old disused train tracks from Blackpool south to Preston. So much to see fields everywhere. Now its the Dual Carriageway where everyone drives so fast you hardly get the chance to admire the landscape that once was. I still love little Marton where i live a place without the noise of nearby town.
Thanks for watching! I do love the Marton area around Blackpool, in fact I was round there only a few weeks ago looking at property for sale. It's a nice area!
Which shows how the deliberate running-down of public transport in favour of far less efficient personal cars has destroyed much of our local landscapes.
I’ve been in Blackpool last June for 5 nights and a visit to Pleasure Beach (a 5min walk) and had a really good time there. Sure , the problems are visible when you quit the Promenade- even the seaside has a lot of vacancies and abandonment - but never the less you can have a good time in Blackpool ! Greetings from🇨🇭
I used to love Blackpool many years ago, it was a magical place. Have fond memories of the tower, old trams, Golden mile amusement arcades, fish and chips, candy floss, slot machines, donkey rides, open air baths and enjoying old school Pleasure Beach rides and the Fun House in my stockingfeet. Not like it used to be.
It's sad when places change so much beyond our memories of them. I've known so many different faces and sides to Blackpool over the years, it's never quite the same.
Not returned since 2018 - When I had a very detailed walk around back then I knew Id not be coming back anytime soon. The Town just looks so rundown and neglected now, all the piers are also a state, back streets are truly shocking now, even the Pleasure Beach looks really poor now, so many ride attractions either gone, or not working, the park looks very very sad with the gate numbers waaaay down, I doubt it will last another 5 years. Such a shame but another pointer on how GB is going.
Thanks for this documentary Mark I thought it was one of (if not the best) doc I have seen about Blackpool. You didn't let the film lapse into sentimentality which so often happens when documentarians make films about the town, preferring to obsess about the golden days of full B&Bs and big stars appearing at the theatres, whilst forgetting that behind the Golden Mile are miles of derelict shops and boarded up hotels. Let's hope that the regeneration regenerates the town, the people who live and work there and not just the bank balances of the rich companies.
Thanks a lot! I do love Blackpool and wanted to show a bit of everything on this video, most certainly with the hope that these new projects benefit everybody in Blackpool. I think it's still early days but there is a lot going on, many old things being torn down (like Hartes), and lots of visions for a future that I hope takes shape for all who love, and live, in Blackpool!
I agree it’s a amazing place don’t get me wrong it isn’t perfect but nothing is and I do like butlins better mainly Bognor Regis butlins but it’s still a place that you should go durian the summer.
I have lived in Blackpool all my life and love the place , that was absolutely amazing you told the story so well brought a tear to my eye , thank you for all the effort you put into making it was a brilliant watch 😊
What a wonderful film. Whilst Blackpool still gets a negative press which is sensitively featured, the town has a future and still gives me many happy memories as a child from Burnley going over every wakes week in early July during the 1970’s!
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!
Born in Blackpool 1960, left in 1980 and never went back except to visit family. I worked on the Golden Mile for a few years selling Rock on the stalls as a teenager and on the Pleasure Beach. This was fascinating, I didn't know half of it, thank you.
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!
I used to live in Blackpool in the 70s and have fond and sweet memories..
Ive lived in Blackpool all my life and when i was 10yrs old i used to walk with my Dad along the old disused train tracks from Blackpool south to Preston. So much to see fields everywhere. Now its the Dual Carriageway where everyone drives so fast you hardly get the chance to admire the landscape that once was. I still love little Marton where i live a place without the noise of nearby town.
Thanks for watching! I do love the Marton area around Blackpool, in fact I was round there only a few weeks ago looking at property for sale. It's a nice area!
Which shows how the deliberate running-down of public transport in favour of far less efficient personal cars has destroyed much of our local landscapes.
I’ve been in Blackpool last June for 5 nights and a visit to Pleasure Beach (a 5min walk) and had a really good time there. Sure , the problems are visible when you quit the Promenade- even the seaside has a lot of vacancies and abandonment - but never the less you can have a good time in Blackpool !
Greetings from🇨🇭
a masterpiece what professional documentary
Thanks a lot!
I never knew about the Elk, excellent documentary
fascinating that really enjoyed it thanks.
I used to love Blackpool many years ago, it was a magical place. Have fond memories of the tower, old trams, Golden mile amusement arcades, fish and chips, candy floss, slot machines, donkey rides, open air baths and enjoying old school Pleasure Beach rides and the Fun House in my stockingfeet. Not like it used to be.
It's sad when places change so much beyond our memories of them. I've known so many different faces and sides to Blackpool over the years, it's never quite the same.
Not returned since 2018 - When I had a very detailed walk around back then I knew Id not be coming back anytime soon.
The Town just looks so rundown and neglected now, all the piers are also a state, back streets are truly shocking now, even the Pleasure Beach looks really poor now, so many ride attractions either gone, or not working, the park looks very very sad with the gate numbers waaaay down, I doubt it will last another 5 years.
Such a shame but another pointer on how GB is going.
@@G4RY1159 Who goes to the seaside for holidays these days? It doesn't have the glamour of Ibiza.
Thanks for this documentary Mark I thought it was one of (if not the best) doc I have seen about Blackpool. You didn't let the film lapse into sentimentality which so often happens when documentarians make films about the town, preferring to obsess about the golden days of full B&Bs and big stars appearing at the theatres, whilst forgetting that behind the Golden Mile are miles of derelict shops and boarded up hotels. Let's hope that the regeneration regenerates the town, the people who live and work there and not just the bank balances of the rich companies.
Thanks a lot! I do love Blackpool and wanted to show a bit of everything on this video, most certainly with the hope that these new projects benefit everybody in Blackpool. I think it's still early days but there is a lot going on, many old things being torn down (like Hartes), and lots of visions for a future that I hope takes shape for all who love, and live, in Blackpool!
Bond Street in particular
this is a facinating history of a place i spent almost all my childhood holidays , im now of pension age and take my grand kids
Feels like I've stumbled on a real treasure trove with this channel, amazing work!
@@James-e9p6x Thanks a lot!
the story of Blackpool has a important lesson to it look the future and continue to thrive even when the odes are against you.
I have lived in Blackpool since 2018. I moved from Bristol to live here. Yes, like every other town it has its problems, but I love it.
Thanks for watching! I love Blackpool and all it's many streets and stories.
@@LHPDocumentaries Well done you!👍
Love Blackpool it is still magical for me
Thanks! There is definitely something special about Blackpool!
I agree it’s a amazing place don’t get me wrong it isn’t perfect but nothing is and I do like butlins better mainly Bognor Regis butlins but it’s still a place that you should go durian the summer.
I love Blackpool and everything ever and my second favourite place to go for the summer holidays.
Love Blackpool & still do we have been coming since i was 5 years old a long long time ago
I have lived in Blackpool all my life and love the place , that was absolutely amazing you told the story so well brought a tear to my eye , thank you for all the effort you put into making it was a brilliant watch 😊
Thank you very much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it!
This is a great video on the history mate, ive learnt a few things. That light show in the 60s and 70s was beyond anything we are given now!
@@CJN2104 Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it!
Bit wary at beginning of video I must say😂but honestly great video ty
Good video about Blackpool! Lots of investment going happening on Fylde Coast so the future looks bright - New Subscriber!
@@OSANAdventuresAbsolutely! There's so many great things happening in Blackpool
I like how Blackpool continues to progress even when things start going wrong.
Compete and utter Toilet now, such a shame!
once a small costal town now a tourist destination for Nickelodeon land fans amusement park fans and so on.