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  • Опубліковано 31 сер 2021
  • This is a complete tour of Blackpool Illuminations during the Ride the Lights event on August 31st 2021. I take you all the way from Starr Gate up to Red Bank Road Bispham.
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  • @1964DAVODAVO
    @1964DAVODAVO 2 роки тому +31

    Its great to see Blackpool busy again

    • @andreaward-eversley2945
      @andreaward-eversley2945 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for this. Brought back lots of memories of my home town. The Illuminations a

    • @andreaward-eversley2945
      @andreaward-eversley2945 2 роки тому +1

      The Illuminations still have that magic .Thanks again.

    • @janetkellykelly4250
      @janetkellykelly4250 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks gor that don't need to go now Ha

    • @curtisducati
      @curtisducati Рік тому

      My goodness another year since your comment ! On next week again !

  • @davidthompson-trace9458
    @davidthompson-trace9458 2 роки тому +9

    I had not heard of Ride the Lights before now and what a fantastic idea it is. I have to agree with David though, that the illuminations were more luxuriant in the 70s.

  • @purplesunflower8242
    @purplesunflower8242 2 роки тому +4

    Well impressed with Blackpool! Clean! Magical! who remembers Mama Papa Jenks?? Visiting Blackpool next few weeks!❤️❤️❤️

    • @ianbentley7276
      @ianbentley7276 2 роки тому +1

      i do mate, opposite yates, went regularly circa mid 70s.

  • @angelabaker8649
    @angelabaker8649 2 роки тому +6

    Just come back from Blackpool the lights looked beautiful at night especially the piers all lit up. Well done for the video once again.

  • @user-pw3tr1xg2x
    @user-pw3tr1xg2x 2 роки тому +9

    Enjoyed the virtual trip through the Lights. Thank you Stephen .

  • @davidfrost43
    @davidfrost43 2 роки тому +16

    another good video well presented but i think they were a lot better show in the 60's and 70's .

  • @SteveInScotland
    @SteveInScotland 2 роки тому +8

    I thoroughly enjoyed that! Good to see Blackpool all lit up, people enjoying themselves, good atmosphere.

  • @bunkerboy02
    @bunkerboy02 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, I really enjoyed watching your ride the lights ride. Thanks for posting.

  • @zerowski
    @zerowski 2 роки тому +7

    Very enjoyable, thanks Stephen!

  • @LoveFyldeCoast
    @LoveFyldeCoast 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Stephen for another great video and for the shout out thanks

  • @dianemcghie9499
    @dianemcghie9499 2 роки тому +3

    That was brilliant felt as if a was riding along with yous all thank you 💯⭐

  • @Scuzzie59
    @Scuzzie59 2 роки тому +4

    Well I was lying in my bed 2am watching relaxing while you did all the work Stephen , thanks for lovely vid and some great information.

  • @pikeonatrike
    @pikeonatrike 2 роки тому +4

    Yes you spotted dom and the crew. Dom and bass movement . Looks like a fun ride stephen 😎👍

  • @enochpowell27
    @enochpowell27 2 роки тому +2

    That was one epic ride Stephen. Being Mr. Blackpool it was inevitable you would come across fans on such a busy night. You dealt with the situation like a real pro.

  • @akaPixelChick
    @akaPixelChick 2 роки тому +6

    It was a real pleasure to watch this video Steven. I moved to Germany so l will probably never be able to visit Blackpool again, but this video brought back many memories for me.Your knowledge of Blackpool makes the video more enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @Nansen1981
    @Nansen1981 2 роки тому +27

    Although it’s great to see ‘Blackpool doing well, I think the lights are disappointing to what they used to be, Stephen.

    • @LeeJohn70
      @LeeJohn70 2 роки тому +4

      That is true.
      When I visited in the early 1980's the lights were cups and saucers with a teapot pouring tea in them in the way of lights.
      Also what as happened to the old beautiful lit up trams 🤔

    • @booth2710
      @booth2710 2 роки тому +3

      I have to agree .. I've seen them many times over the last few years but I never recall being absolutely blown away by them like I was in 1993

    • @bunkerboy02
      @bunkerboy02 2 роки тому +4

      @@booth2710 LED lights, although being energy efficient do not have that big bulb night filling presence about them.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      I’ve got pictures of the Tower when it had the Pepsi & Fanta branding. I think it looked better then. One good thing about the LEDs is that they perform programmed displays to match up with the Lightpool Show.

    • @garypritchett8136
      @garypritchett8136 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I remember holidays with my parents around the 1970 time. The lights back then really were spectacular, seemed the whole of the main stretch really was lit up, the trams were literally like giant light bulbs on tracks!. Went back again for the illuminations around the 2006 time and remember feeling like it wasnt half as good. Good watching these vids though, I can tell Stephen is very proud of his local area and roots and I applaud him for that.

  • @ianhill20101
    @ianhill20101 2 роки тому +4

    Came up from wales to do it got in 3am had a blast, recommend to all ages.

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому +1

      Wowsers. We’re the lights still on?

    • @ianhill20101
      @ianhill20101 2 роки тому

      Left 12 midday got up just before 6pm left 10ish and got home 3am, 560 miles plus starr gate and back then to tower so bout 15miles on bike, my arse bone hurts after all the sitting down.

  • @marilynkennedy8236
    @marilynkennedy8236 2 роки тому +1

    I stayed in the Savoy Hotel in 1999 with my late partner (he sadly passed away 6 years ago). We had a lovely stay in that hotel, I don't know what it's like now. We went to see Joe Longthorne at the North Pier.

    • @marilynkennedy8236
      @marilynkennedy8236 2 роки тому

      @@pattij2961 Thanks Patti J. I have heard the same about the Metropole. I don't know what it was like when Butlins owned it, the same I think. It is not a very imposing hotel from the outside.

    • @marilynkennedy8236
      @marilynkennedy8236 2 роки тому

      @@pattij2961 Which hotel were you talking about the Savoy or the Metropole?

    • @marilynkennedy8236
      @marilynkennedy8236 2 роки тому

      @@pattij2961 Thanks Patti J. I didn't know that the Savoy was owned by Brittania. When we stayed in it in 1999 I quite liked it but I have heard bad things about it since then.

  • @antoniamcgregor3285
    @antoniamcgregor3285 2 роки тому +2

    Oooh the nights are drawing in 😍😍 Blackpool will be lovely with the illuminations on

  • @chrisdavies73
    @chrisdavies73 2 роки тому +8

    So nice to see Blackpool returning to normality. Great stuff, 🍻

  • @formularon7310
    @formularon7310 2 роки тому +2

    I haven't lived in Blackpool for many years now and I'm only an occasional visitor these days, but I timed a visit from Hampshire for this. Excellent video of the evening and I'm on there twice! Thanks Stephen, great video.

  • @deniselynch1802
    @deniselynch1802 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this. I've only been once for the lights and would love to go again!

  • @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer
    @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 2 роки тому +3

    Its a beautiful perspective of the lights you get from riding. Thabks for sharing. This is definitely something i would like to do next year!

  • @kevstraw1812
    @kevstraw1812 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant Stephen! Watched it at 2am this morning, what a treat to end such a busy day! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @darrenmccarthy8792
    @darrenmccarthy8792 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for a great video !

  • @TheSy182
    @TheSy182 2 роки тому +2

    Love Blackpool, hope to visit again in April

  • @joannaallsop5926
    @joannaallsop5926 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Steven 👋 lovely ride the lights video enjoyed all the illuminations very nice 👌 tower looked fab 👌 thanks 😊 👍👍🚲

  • @hilaryhumphreys5808
    @hilaryhumphreys5808 2 роки тому +2

    Great video I really enjoyed it thanks 👍

  • @pamtheresesquizziehe
    @pamtheresesquizziehe 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic to see this. Lots of memories came flooding back xx

  • @susanburbuy3453
    @susanburbuy3453 2 роки тому +4

    thank you stephen for a great video it was lovely to see so many people riding bikes with out worrying about cars

    • @valiantval6539
      @valiantval6539 2 роки тому

      A great disappointment to was it was years ago, saved me hundreds of pounds going to see them.

  • @unadoak3210
    @unadoak3210 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing Illuminations 🎉🎉 looking fantastic x

  • @mickd6942
    @mickd6942 2 роки тому +2

    Top notch as usual , thanks for taking the time to film and upload this for us all to enjoy

  • @philippabeirne7238
    @philippabeirne7238 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see the illumination are
    Back in Blackpool

  • @SuperLisalis
    @SuperLisalis 2 роки тому

    Great, Thankyou Stephen, our Starman you saved my old legs, great tour, lovely to see many joining the event. I am determined to be fit *n* well asap , to get back prom viewing. Sending Love *n* Light To All. Namaste.

    • @SuperLisalis
      @SuperLisalis 2 роки тому

      Does anyone remember The Bosley Grill, under Yates*s at Talbot square? Awesome lunch *n* company.

  • @wendyjones2351
    @wendyjones2351 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always so nice to see ride the light fantastic event illuminations are looking amazing I cant wait to come down on Friday for the switch on take care xx

  • @jeanwalker3752
    @jeanwalker3752 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video Stephen, keep up the good work! Your videos are always informative.xxxx

  • @lovingscarboroughvideos4388
    @lovingscarboroughvideos4388 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing video of the lights. Thanks for riding it for us

  • @frankinblackpool
    @frankinblackpool 2 роки тому +2

    I thought you would have captured me for a split second. 😂🤣🤣
    That was a cracking night.

  • @cjay5687
    @cjay5687 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. I caught a glimpse of myself and my son walking through the lights.

  • @marymand4859
    @marymand4859 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for another lovely video I really enjoyed it xx

  • @ceciliaandrews5494
    @ceciliaandrews5494 2 роки тому +2

    Am a new subscriber really enjoying your video travel collection of Blackpool. The "Ride the Lights" tour is my favorite so far and agree with another commentator that city officials should pay you a little for the positive advertisement you're generating for your beautiful town. Thanks for the ride, Stephen.🤗🤗

  • @phildewhirst8415
    @phildewhirst8415 2 роки тому

    Brilliant, thanks for posting another great vid.

  • @bigchris80
    @bigchris80 2 роки тому +1

    I was in the opposite ride with Dom, what an amazing busy night 😁

  • @lynnharrison9726
    @lynnharrison9726 2 роки тому +1

    absolute magic! fantastic video

  • @annieartist3920
    @annieartist3920 2 роки тому

    Lovely ride out tonight! Thank you.

  • @waynecheshire7878
    @waynecheshire7878 2 роки тому +2

    Cheers Stephen wonderful vlog I liked the bumper car best thanks for the info on the old names for the piers 👍

  • @davidhepworth5969
    @davidhepworth5969 2 роки тому +2

    What nice pictures of Blackpool In night nice pictures of Blackpool wast Yorkshire hello thank your nice pictures of Blackpool

  • @terryodams2244
    @terryodams2244 2 роки тому +1

    One Word.. Great.. the Tower and big wheel looking Awesome in the Distance.. the Lyndean hotel looks good after being closed for a while.. Thanks Blackpool Biker..

  • @jjkEDITZ45
    @jjkEDITZ45 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are amazing Stephen in just back from Blackpool i go 3/4 times a year the place is amazing we are all so lucky to have it

  • @sharonshooter6808
    @sharonshooter6808 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant Stephen I enjoyed that mate 👍

  • @sallybutler1005
    @sallybutler1005 2 роки тому +1

    Love your vids ❤ thankyou x

  • @gdn2705
    @gdn2705 2 роки тому +1

    Another great upload Stephen 👍

  • @Sam-zh4wy
    @Sam-zh4wy 2 роки тому +1

    thanks that was very good love blackpool

  • @jackymitchell8487
    @jackymitchell8487 2 роки тому +2

    Maybe well b4 your time Stephen but that place opposite the Metropole used to be a cinema. I can remember my mam taking me there to see Star Wars. Cocker Street baths was used by schools up north shore for their swimming classes when it was compulsory to teach all Blackpool children. 👍

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому +1

      It is before my time, but I saw it on another video by Blackpool and Beyond and I think I should do a history video on it. I never actually realised it used to be a cinema.

    • @paullothian4774
      @paullothian4774 2 роки тому +1

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool It was the ABC Princess

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 роки тому

      @@paullothian4774 I’m going to do a video on that soon. It was used as nightclubs last few decades, Sanuk & Main Street etc

  • @shanebyrne7020
    @shanebyrne7020 2 роки тому

    Thanks for great video Stephen hope to visit Blackpool best wishes fro Dublin

  • @richarddinning6901
    @richarddinning6901 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you love Blackpool 💘.

  • @steveschindlerphotography766
    @steveschindlerphotography766 2 роки тому

    Thanks for another cracking video.

  • @washy1965
    @washy1965 2 роки тому +2

    THIS WAS A NICE LITTLE FIND ❤️❤️❤️ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BUDDY 👍👍👍👍✌️

  • @StephSancia
    @StephSancia 2 роки тому +2

    11:53 the hypnotist parlour on the right JUST BEFORE the Casino ! ... There's an ulterior motive there I think for people to spend more money under the influence of the Great Blackpool Hypnotist 😎 Great Video, thanks So much Stephen

  • @chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093
    @chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 2 роки тому +1

    Awsum it looks like Christmas seeing all them cool lights

  • @mauriceminor2527
    @mauriceminor2527 2 роки тому +1

    Very good video. My favourite so far. I would love to ride along that stretch and see the lights, especially as it was closed to traffic.

  • @fredaredfern6670
    @fredaredfern6670 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely show not seen the lights for a few years x

  • @peak45
    @peak45 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video loved it.

  • @jeandryden6724
    @jeandryden6724 2 роки тому +1

    Watching your video on tv in Perth western Australia where I have lived for 51,yrs now feeling home sick would love to walk along Blackpool prom

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 2 роки тому

    Brilliant never seen so many people on bikes.

  • @MrStargeezer
    @MrStargeezer 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant Stephen, would have loved to ride my electric bike down the prom with them all. But will be in St Annes on Saturday and in Bar 15. Keep up the good work your knowledge makes the videos great💫👍

  • @booanne8536
    @booanne8536 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Stephen Great vid.

  • @geoffreycstevenson226
    @geoffreycstevenson226 2 роки тому +1

    Another Brilliant one Biker Thanx enjoyed that :)

  • @andrinagee-pemberton601
    @andrinagee-pemberton601 2 роки тому +2

    Great video thank you

  • @Robertonnz
    @Robertonnz 2 роки тому +2

    Very good video and commentary - thank you

  • @markabbott4786
    @markabbott4786 2 роки тому

    Love the video Stephen

  • @MyBob1950
    @MyBob1950 2 роки тому +1

    Could`nt make it this year,but that was the next best thing,thanks Stephen.

  • @paulharvey9149
    @paulharvey9149 2 роки тому +1

    I remember Lewis's - with all the product demonstrations, the black and white building next to the lifeboat station and yes, I remember the open air pool too - and just how cold the water was in the said open air pool. Once experienced, never forgotten!! There are old family pics of beauty parades in there too, which must mean I've been there and not frozen to death - or at least, not from being in the pool at any rate... I also remember going with the whole family to the Derby Baths, so that we could get a shower, 'cos our holiday flat only had a sink... I even remember when Woody's was the Princess Cinema (ABC) - I remember seeing one of the On the Buses films there when it was on first release - the one where Olive drives the motor bike though the foam... And, what I do remember is an awful lot more trams than there are now - five or six waiting their turn on the Pleasure Beach circle alone... Ah well, such is progress - and it's nice to know people still go there!

    • @marilynkennedy8236
      @marilynkennedy8236 2 роки тому

      I loved "On the buses". The characters were some of the best in sitcoms, along with "Dad's Army" and "Only Fools and Horses". I remember the one where Olive rides the bycycle through the foam. Priceless!

  • @bparkinson5397
    @bparkinson5397 2 роки тому +3

    Great!

  • @patparry389
    @patparry389 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see The Elgin hotel we stay there every year fantastic place.Great vid Stephen.🙂👍

    • @carolsmith6012
      @carolsmith6012 2 роки тому

      I remember the Elgin on 4 in a bed, I really liked the manager, but I have forgot his name,

  • @trudirosie4186
    @trudirosie4186 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Stephen for showing me all this is the only way I'll see the Illuminations I think

  • @LeeJohn70
    @LeeJohn70 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Stephen
    Excellent stream
    👍🏻😁

  • @adeh503
    @adeh503 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this 👍👍

  • @maggiehoulbrook3641
    @maggiehoulbrook3641 2 роки тому +1

    I had some good time at Yates wine bar & they all been good one's no bad one's every year we went to Blackpool such,great time , getting older now ,can't move a bout a lot ,But all way will remember good time.

  • @phildeffley6380
    @phildeffley6380 2 роки тому

    Great video mate I miss this this year next year I hope ay end of this video you said your pictures are, in these,food places is yours the big picture of Blackpool tower

  • @terryodams2244
    @terryodams2244 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Ride the lights am watching and you're just passed the Tower and passing Pappas fish and chips..One of them as just opened in Skegness couple of weeks ago when I was there..but coming Blackpool October.. you just passed the only hotel on the promenade..

  • @rwalker9644
    @rwalker9644 2 роки тому

    Great video and keeps my feet dry
    Cheers Rob

  • @wendykillcrece707
    @wendykillcrece707 2 роки тому

    Great job ,thank you .

  • @sylviagrinham3382
    @sylviagrinham3382 2 роки тому +1

    My son and I will be there next week. With Shearings . Staying at Liberty's hotel Monday to Friday with a trip to Southport and Liverpool.

  • @RicHollandUK
    @RicHollandUK 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent vid and commentary, I almost felt I was there.

  • @rizwansheikh1915
    @rizwansheikh1915 2 роки тому

    Thenks for sharing 🤩🤩

  • @TheBorzoilover
    @TheBorzoilover 2 роки тому +5

    That was brilliant Stephen i so enjoyed that the promenade looks fabulous Thank you.

  • @petertrevena804
    @petertrevena804 2 роки тому

    A great video👍😊

  • @SalsaShakers
    @SalsaShakers 2 роки тому +2

    #RideTheLights
    Thank you so much for this amazing video.
    Been decades since I saw the #BlackpoolIlluminations
    But they are no way as good as they used to be.
    Back in the day they used to be EYE POPPING and very UNIQUE
    But thanks again.

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P 2 роки тому +1

    Ride on the wild side great vid

  • @zomb7996
    @zomb7996 2 роки тому

    great content Stephen and nice to make it on the video at 42.24

  • @brianhiggins3090
    @brianhiggins3090 2 роки тому +4

    Well done Stephen, you might need a lay down now lol.👍

  • @lesleymcshanemitchell9651
    @lesleymcshanemitchell9651 2 роки тому

    Thank you Inm in Palm Springs California A Prestonian Thank you for the lovely video. So many emotions right now

  • @keithbeckett6571
    @keithbeckett6571 2 роки тому

    excellent video 👌

  • @fraserscott3079
    @fraserscott3079 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @mandycoulbeck8692
    @mandycoulbeck8692 2 роки тому +4

    interesting video stephen

  • @stokeontrentchannel3593
    @stokeontrentchannel3593 2 роки тому +1

    Clock the guy in c5 sinclair. Great video thanks steve

  • @richarddinning6901
    @richarddinning6901 2 роки тому

    Thank you 😊. Great content love Blackpool.so many kids and adults on bikes without helmets i came off my bike last week. And my head hit the road. Doctors said if I wasn't wearing a helmet i would have a bad head injury. But it's ok it won't happen to you.

  • @rbev90
    @rbev90 2 роки тому

    thank you xx

  • @moonagedaydream4489
    @moonagedaydream4489 2 роки тому +8

    That was absolutely fantastic Stephen, as always you have put a huge amount of work into the video. You gave so much information as you were going along, I loved every minute, I actually watched it twice it was so good, I didn't want it to end. I've said this more than once I could happily listen to you all day. I bet you are looking forward to going into the Tower for the switch on, it will be so cool. Do you know the time of the switch on please Stephen xx