Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime the ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years.
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The tower’s general manager, Kenny Mew, said he could not wait to reopen.
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It is the longest it has been shut since 1957, when a fire caused severe damage and required 17 months of work for repairs.
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He said: “The works which have been carried out really are something very special. This is a once in a lifetime project that I feel incredibly fortunate to have been involved in.
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“We cannot wait to reopen our doors and invite the public to experience the splendour of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom first-hand"
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"whether they are taking to the dancefloor, enjoying afternoon tea or simply taking in the incredible surroundings."
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The work on the period plasterwork ceiling has been made possible thanks to a grant of £764,000