29 pictures of Blackpool civil servants at Norcross, Hesketh House and Warbreck Hill down the decades

From charity events and cheque presentations to wartime reloactions and strike action, these scenes show civil servants in Blackpool who you may have worked with.

By Claire Lark

Published 13th Jul 2023, 12:00 GMT

A huge employer on the Fylde Coast for decades, many people will have passed through the doors of Norcross and Warbreck Hill working in the Pensions Agency, DWP and other departments. You might recognise some faces…

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Julie Simkiss )(left) and managers from Hesketh House washing cars to raise money for Children In Need in 2005

1. Blackpool's Civil Servants

Julie Simkiss )(left) and managers from Hesketh House washing cars to raise money for Children In Need in 2005 Photo: Martin Bostock

Staff at the DWP civil service call centre on Warbreck Hill volunteered their services on Children In Need evening to take phone donations. Pudsey helps out Sarah Fairbrother

2. Blackpool's Civil Servants

Staff at the DWP civil service call centre on Warbreck Hill volunteered their services on Children In Need evening to take phone donations. Pudsey helps out Sarah Fairbrother Photo: Rob Lock

Reopening of Donna's Dream House following a refurbishment financed by several large donations. Volunteers from the DWP Debbie Webster and Sue Sheldon

3. Blackpool's Civil Servants

Reopening of Donna's Dream House following a refurbishment financed by several large donations. Volunteers from the DWP Debbie Webster and Sue Sheldon Photo: Daniel Martino

The picket line outside Hesketh House in Fleetwood where PCS union members were on strike in 2006

4. Blackpool's Civil Servants

The picket line outside Hesketh House in Fleetwood where PCS union members were on strike in 2006 Photo: National World

The Department of Work and Pensions organised a Future Choices event where teenagers could meet a variety of agencies helping to further their career. Employer in Partnership Manager for the Blackpool area Gareth Carr

5. Blackpool Civil Servants

The Department of Work and Pensions organised a Future Choices event where teenagers could meet a variety of agencies helping to further their career. Employer in Partnership Manager for the Blackpool area Gareth Carr Photo: Rob Lock

PCS picket at Warbreck Hill, 2004

6. Blackpool Civil Servants

PCS picket at Warbreck Hill, 2004 Photo: Bill Johnson

Blackpool DWP Central Pier