I'd love to just pretend I'm a tourist in Blackpool and enjoy the nightlife ..but when living here , the main things I get to do is my shopping and back home .. 😂
Iv never seen black pooleso quiet it's a shame. The time I've been there and had trouble finding a hotel. Those were the days I miss. I wish that they would come back
Hi Kevin, just watched your Blackpool vlog I have not been to Blackpool for years. Used to go in the 80s early 90s for 18 to 30s reunions at Norbrek castle. Sometimes venture into town. So interesting to see they have a soul suite which is also my favourite bar in Tenerife. Ma Kelly's looks interesting. This vlog might encourage me and some friends to give it a try sometime. Will be in Tenerife in September. Thanks for all your great work definitely the chanel to look at where you are off two. Well done again Kevin I see your channel is growing. Anybody reading this make sure you subscribe, hit notification bell.
Mr.McNally, a fine video as always, here's a true story about myself, 1966 when I was 12 years old and my parents bought me my first guitar for Xmas! And have been noodling about eversince, 1971 at 17 passed my driving test on Glasgow Fair Friday and drove down to Blackpool with my pals in tow, abandoned the car for the pub and promptly got a parking ticket, now the pub we headed to was MAMMA AND PAPPA JENKS and it looks like that should pub in the video, maybe some of your viewers could confirm if I'm right. Now standing at the bar for a beer during the band's break and I got talking to the lads about their guitars and stage equipment, the name of the band SMOKIE, BTW this was long before they lived next door to Alice.
Yes Smokie did play at Jenks bar before they had their hits. Jenks was good for live rock music at the weekends though the plastic pint glass policy did IMO affect the taste of the beer. Around 1981 the venue changed to a more catering for a disco/ soul crowd so many of the regulars stopped going.
So pleased you enjoyed your stay in Blackpool, yes it can a little unruly at times but most of the holidaymakers come to let their hair down- obviously Not your hair lol, it’s tacky at times but millions come every year so it must be doing something right.. thanks for the videos,
Been to the Soul Suite...great bar with northern soul, live acts and a friendly crowd. We sat in a little booth type seating, then other couples sat there... got a distinct swingers corner feel, so the missus wanted to move. Blackpool in the 70s was packed out and you struggled to find a hotel at times. Rock making on the prom etc.
Whilst you were filming this I was having a walk down the prom the other side of the Imperial Hotel, up past Gynn Square and one of the other Ma Kellys! Shame I missed you Kev, I would have bought you a pint. Welcome to Lancashire too, see it doesn't always rain around here.
@@DameTremonti It was once a great place, think my first visit was 1974 when I was 5 Then in the late 80's I ended up living and working in the Town for about 5 - 6 months, I still remember taking my daughter for her first ever holiday when she was 3 and we'd go most years sometimes twice per year, 5 days in the summer then back for September weekend, September weekend being a pretty traditional Scottish Holiday. I've not been back since September 2018 My daughter still goes now and then. Real shame seeing much much it's fell into decline.
My father was Scotch-Irish, born in America, our name is Sweeney. I was told the Sweeney's have their own tartan called the McQueen tartan. Do you know it ... and is it acceptable for us to wear same in Ireland and or America ???
Blackpool in the 1980s and into the mid to late 90s was thee place to go to for a night out or holiday. The rot set in when the Tories allowed the use of B&Bs as permanent accommodation and individuals flocked to this and other seaside resorts, rent paid for by the DSS and B&Bs had a semi permanent income stream as well as full lodgings. Those that moved into B&B accommodation had little disposable income so less money was spent around the town, and thus the 'rot' set in. Last decade Blackpool was so run down and was renowned for stag and hen nights, not a family resort. Its still not perfect but cash is being injected into Blackpool. I was there last year for a week with my kids. Had a fantastic time, weather was perfect, and it was cheap. It would be lovely to see it being the jewel of the North West again.
@@gurney2931 The policy was, I think (someone prove me wrong) introduced in the early 90s to relieve the burden on social housing. The flow into seaside resorts started slowly. Claim rent allowance, claim free council tax = less money going into local government. Year by year, less and less money. Blackpool is not the worst. There are other seaside resorts, some I can think of along the south and east coasts that were once superb resorts, now they're run down cesspits.
@@AnonAnonAnon I agree with the majority of what you say. I wouldn't call it a Tory problem - all parties contributed - and I wouldn't be as critical of Blackpool as you. To be fair, that's probably because I have lived there for almost all my life. Apologies if I was short with you in my original reply, we are probably in agreement or close to it.
think most towns 'clubbing scene' peaked late 90s and slowly spiralled off. that said, blackpool was still busy during 00s and syndicate attracted thousands every weekend. after 90s tho music got shitter, people drunk less and smoked more weed and social media and dating apps meant you could get a shag not even leaving your living room.
Which continent do you think the UK is part of? 🙄This is still Europe, because last time I checked, the UK is part of the European continent just like Ireland is even though both countries aren't attached to mainland Europe.
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Soul Suite is the best pub , I found that pub last summer , nice people and staff
Was last down back in Sep 2018 - Sadly a real shitehole now man, pains me saying that BUT It's a dump!
Ive loads of videos of reece oliver and the first star search
So much talent in Blackpool
I'd love to just pretend I'm a tourist in Blackpool and enjoy the nightlife ..but when living here , the main things I get to do is my shopping and back home .. 😂
😂 I was shocked to see you in Blackpool 😂 not your usual location 😂 my home town x
Northern Soul music is BRILLIANT, so easy listening.
You walked straight past the little black pug pub. It's alright in there.
agree was in it
Blackpool has gone down hill big time all the good places are all closed down it’s a rough place now not a family place it used to be
Many MIGRANT HOTELS IN BLACKPOOL
Iv never seen black pooleso quiet it's a shame. The time I've been there and had trouble finding a hotel. Those were the days I miss. I wish that they would come back
Nice of you to mention the service times at the church 👍
Too many dingy divers there now
Hi Kevin, just watched your Blackpool vlog I have not been to Blackpool for years. Used to go in the 80s early 90s for 18 to 30s reunions at Norbrek castle. Sometimes venture into town. So interesting to see they have a soul suite which is also my favourite bar in Tenerife. Ma Kelly's looks interesting. This vlog might encourage me and some friends to give it a try sometime. Will be in Tenerife in September. Thanks for all your great work definitely the chanel to look at where you are off two. Well done again Kevin I see your channel is growing. Anybody reading this make sure you subscribe, hit notification bell.
Thanks
Great video
Mr.McNally, a fine video as always, here's a true story about myself, 1966 when I was 12 years old and my parents bought me my first guitar for Xmas! And have been noodling about eversince, 1971 at 17 passed my driving test on Glasgow Fair Friday and drove down to Blackpool with my pals in tow, abandoned the car for the pub and promptly got a parking ticket, now the pub we headed to was MAMMA AND PAPPA JENKS and it looks like that should pub in the video, maybe some of your viewers could confirm if I'm right. Now standing at the bar for a beer during the band's break and I got talking to the lads about their guitars and stage equipment, the name of the band SMOKIE, BTW this was long before they lived next door to Alice.
Yes Smokie did play at Jenks bar before they had their hits. Jenks was good for live rock music at the weekends though the plastic pint glass policy did IMO affect the taste of the beer. Around 1981 the venue changed to a more catering for a disco/ soul crowd so many of the regulars stopped going.
cheers John, I remember going down to Blackpool when i was 18 in a mates car just for drive we ended up staying in his car overnight.
hey lad, are ya gonna film the punks at the rebellion punk festival this coming august?, i hope so,.........marius(punk rules).
Sorry won't be in Blackpool then
Love ma Kelly’s and soul suite . Kevin also ma Kelly’s showboat next to the Elgin hotel is fab too 👌
Thanks for this video Kevin. We love Blackpool go every year we drink during the day and wind down later on. Just subscribed to your channel
Awesome, thank you!
I love Blackpool. Go, every, year…
17 yrs jason and carol have had soulsuite. I pop down regularly from kirkcaldy Scotland for northernsoul weekend and soulsuite is my local
So pleased you enjoyed your stay in Blackpool, yes it can a little unruly at times but most of the holidaymakers come to let their hair down- obviously Not your hair lol, it’s tacky at times but millions come every year so it must be doing something right.. thanks for the videos,
Thanks had a nice time found some good places and weather great , as you said some places lively but lots of nice places and the prom is lovely
Soulsuite is the best bar in Blackpool..I live here and it's my local,perfect for dancing and loads of friendly soulies KTF✊️
Thanks for the vlogs Kevin great job again 😊
Been to the Soul Suite...great bar with northern soul, live acts and a friendly crowd. We sat in a little booth type seating, then other couples sat there... got a distinct swingers corner feel, so the missus wanted to move. Blackpool in the 70s was packed out and you struggled to find a hotel at times. Rock making on the prom etc.
Love Ma Kelly’s and Soul suite, my fave go to places whenever I visit
Soul suite best bar in bpool
5.80 a pint what a rip off the UK is thank god i live in Spain 3 euro a pint in most bars lol
When weather is this good who needs to go abroad ❤😂👍
Never go abroad in the summer don't see the point there's loads of places worth seeing in the UK
Whilst you were filming this I was having a walk down the prom the other side of the Imperial Hotel, up past Gynn Square and one of the other Ma Kellys! Shame I missed you Kev, I would have bought you a pint.
Welcome to Lancashire too, see it doesn't always rain around here.
aw sorry i missed you
Thank you for this wee surprise blackpool series, planning a family trip for July/august that premier inn looks good
Thanks
Blackpool is fantastic 😊
It's a toilet
@@G4RY1159 Perfect for the Scottish
@@DameTremonti It was once a great place, think my first visit was 1974 when I was 5
Then in the late 80's I ended up living and working in the Town for about 5 - 6 months, I still remember taking my daughter for her first ever holiday when she was 3 and we'd go most years sometimes twice per year, 5 days in the summer then back for September weekend, September weekend being a pretty traditional Scottish Holiday.
I've not been back since September 2018
My daughter still goes now and then.
Real shame seeing much much it's fell into decline.
Metropole hotel, my first job ever!!!, what a memories......
Soul suite is my favourite pub in blackpool great Atmosphere everybody makes you feel welcome 😊 just subscribed to your channel 😊
Thanks
@@lfc945 👍
After watching all your videos in Canaries etc, there is something quite depressing about British towns, even though the sun is shining! Lol
There are 4 ma Kelly's...Great place..
..love it.....❤
Blackpool is not perfect Sandra but it's not all bad and I'm glad to hear you say that you love it.
Soul suite has been a top place since 70 s like you said ,great atmosphere happy people never ever in many years ,seen any aggro at all in the gaff 🍺
It’s only been going since around 2005 ….. not 70’s 🤣🤣🤣
Garlands next door is a great afternoon….Drag DJs. Good fun….just as long as you aren’t narrow minded!!🫣🤣🤣🤣
Was down blackpool for millwall game old school weekend superd bars pack £3 A pint full of jocks and geordie
Blackpool has changed & not for the good since the famous Tower Lounge sadly went to a large Harry Ramsden restaurant.😢
Congrats on 45 K Subs Kevin, well deserved
Thank you very much!
Great video Kevin thanks ❤❤
The videos keep me up to date with nothing has changed
Lol
Soulsuite is a great friendly bar. We've been going for over 10years. Never seen any trouble.
Thanks Kevin. A wee correction: The Counting House isn't a Spoons. The nearest one to you is The Layton Rakes in Market Street.
Thanks
Last time in Blackpool was about 87 Celtic played rapid Vienna didn't think much of it
Why are Celtic so very poor playing football in Europe
when i fall on my swede Kev, and get brain damage, ill go back to Blackpool😂
Lol
My father was Scotch-Irish, born in America, our name is Sweeney. I was told the Sweeney's have their own tartan called the McQueen tartan. Do you know it ... and is it acceptable for us to wear same in Ireland and or America ???
Opposite Ma Kellys on Talbot Road is an excellent cafe, great food and cheap as well.
Looks like the same craphole I visited many times as a Yorkshire lad 30/40 years ago.. at least they have some fresh paint on some of it..
Blackpool in the 1980s and into the mid to late 90s was thee place to go to for a night out or holiday. The rot set in when the Tories allowed the use of B&Bs as permanent accommodation and individuals flocked to this and other seaside resorts, rent paid for by the DSS and B&Bs had a semi permanent income stream as well as full lodgings. Those that moved into B&B accommodation had little disposable income so less money was spent around the town, and thus the 'rot' set in. Last decade Blackpool was so run down and was renowned for stag and hen nights, not a family resort. Its still not perfect but cash is being injected into Blackpool. I was there last year for a week with my kids. Had a fantastic time, weather was perfect, and it was cheap. It would be lovely to see it being the jewel of the North West again.
I'd agree with what you say Anon but I'm not so sure the problems are down to the Tories as you suggest. Labour were in power from '97 to 2010.
@@gurney2931 The policy was, I think (someone prove me wrong) introduced in the early 90s to relieve the burden on social housing. The flow into seaside resorts started slowly. Claim rent allowance, claim free council tax = less money going into local government. Year by year, less and less money. Blackpool is not the worst. There are other seaside resorts, some I can think of along the south and east coasts that were once superb resorts, now they're run down cesspits.
@@AnonAnonAnon I agree with the majority of what you say. I wouldn't call it a Tory problem - all parties contributed - and I wouldn't be as critical of Blackpool as you. To be fair, that's probably because I have lived there for almost all my life. Apologies if I was short with you in my original reply, we are probably in agreement or close to it.
Bang on
think most towns 'clubbing scene' peaked late 90s and slowly spiralled off. that said, blackpool was still busy during 00s and syndicate attracted thousands every weekend. after 90s tho music got shitter, people drunk less and smoked more weed and social media and dating apps meant you could get a shag not even leaving your living room.
Can’t beat the Soul Suites and Ma Kelly’s for the music.
There are 3 ma Kelly's there is a central one too kev .....very good vlogs
Thanks
It’s just like a sunny Blackpool Kevin!
Lol
there is more to blackpool than bars and night clubs
Walk on the wild side has vlogged this area he says that's a busy wee area for entertainment and music 🎶🎶
place 2 stay hotel ?
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1word.FUNNYGIRLS😁😁😂😂😂
Thanks
Thanks John
Bit of a comedown from Europe.
just different lol
Tenerife is cheaper.......
You'd think you were in Europe at times with the amount of eastern European people there
@@bluescousenilsatis there are easteners there?
Which continent do you think the UK is part of? 🙄This is still Europe, because last time I checked, the UK is part of the European continent just like Ireland is even though both countries aren't attached to mainland Europe.
mitre pub every time , secret backstreet pub
It it garlands
I was shocked, ney stunned, that there was nothing shocking about this video, again...
Lol
North shore is rough .if u want to stay away from the rough bits go southshore.
No it's the other way round believe me.😂
@@heinzer69 definitely not been all over Blackpool and southshore is definitely the best by far .north is run down and full of trouble
@@fionajudd-cooper3166 Well i lived in Blackpool for 29 years and Lytham Rd and Bond St areas are well rough.
@@heinzer69 I love bond street wouldn't wanna be anywhere else .never had a bit of trouble apart from the odd loud person walking by.
family stayed in south shore before said pubs lot rougher there , we only went to the nicer ones mainly to be fair or live music ones.
If you're still here mate I'll give you free lifts, I'm a cab driver here :D
Aw thanks sorry just left today .
Very bravo 👏
Mr jock - I was shocked last night in Gateshead, paid £5 for a pint of Morreti
AH ......What language was he speaking???
Scottish
@@ScotsmaninTenerife glaswegian, wasn't you, Mr Keaton?
Hahahahahahahah
Not for me.
Never been there I have been in Wales some times and London so where is Blackpool?
Love ma Kelly's.
23c in Costa Del Troon.Fashion police needed for the guy in the Hawaiian shirt and odd socks
Lol
I couldn’t understand him.
Love Blackpool
Great video