21 incredible pictures of Blackpool Miners' Convalescent Home exactly as it was before it closed
The home, which is now private accommodation, stands in nearly seven acres of land and was a convalescent home for miners who came to Blackpool for the fresh air whilst recouperating from injury and ill health after a lifetime down the coal pits. But for those of us who live in Blackpool, it was a curious place. These pictures are a rare glimpse inside the Baroque-style building and whilst the interior perhaps doesn’t quite match up to the expectations of it splendid frontage, it was a place of comfort for many former miners who ‘reckoned it was the best hotel in town’
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7. Inside the Miners' Home
Presumably this was the main dining area, mid-90s Photo: National World
8. Inside the Miners' Home
In the TV louonge - Joe cook, Joe Podobinski, Tom Birchall, Leslie Evans, Walter Davies and Tom Wynne Photo: National World
9. Inside the Miners' Home
Sadly this is undated but provides a fascinating photo from the air - the surrounding land was completely undeveloped. Picture: Surrey Flying Services Photo: submit
11. Inside the Miners' Home
Darts and snooker in the games room, October 1985 Photo: National World
12. Inside the Miners' Home
George Burrows and Joe Grundy in the covered patio area, 1988 Photo: National World