But they were both much-loved Art Deco venues, the tavern for its entertainment and the Little Vic as a traditional town centre pub. The Little Vic was in Victoria Street but was handed over in the 80s for redevelopment. At the time it was not in a conservation area and was not listed as being of historical or architectural interest. The Music Hall Tavern also housed housed the Tivoli Picture Theatre and had various uses throughout the years including a nightclub and bingo hall. It went under the hammer in 2021 but still retains it’s authentic look.
In case you missed them: 25 rare pictures of Blackpool in the 1930s
. Memories of the Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Was this man the landlord of the Little Vic? Photo: National World
. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Pictured outside the Music Hall Tavern, Blackpool are L-R Darren Britwell, Kim Bowell and Dave Pope Photo: Martin Bostock
. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Inside the Little Vic in its early days Photo: National World
. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Joe Longthorne and Sid Little with Harper, 2002 Photo: Bill Johnson
7. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Inside the Little Vic, way back in the day Photo: National World
8. Memories of Little Vic and Music Hall Tavern
The former Music Hall Tavern in Blackpool when it was being converted to flats Photo: Shelagh Parkinson
9. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
A group of local performers at the Music Hall Tavern who are heading off to London to record a slot on the Barrymore show Photo: Rob Lock
10. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Eric Hamilton, at work on some of the scenery for the Music Hall Tavern (Church Street, Blackpool) summer season Photo: Bill Johnson
11. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Frankie Whittle in 1998 Photo: Dave Nelson
12. Memories of Music Hall Tavern and Little Vic
Miss Patricia with her lucky boater at The Music Hall Tavern in 1999 Photo: Martin Bostock