That is a long time and its stands as a testament to Blackpool’s vibrant entertainment and cultural heritage.
Opened in 1878 the grand Victorian complex has hosted everything from glittering ballroom dances to star-studded concerts in the Opera House with top names performing there.
One of the most memorable was when The Rolling Stones were forced to leave the stage when the audience began to riot!
The venue encapsulates an era when Blackpool was the epitome of British seaside glamour and it is still as strong today, as ever.
Did you know that a rollercoaster operated outside the Winter Gardens? I didn’t realise until stumbling over one of the pictures. In its day this was THE Big One.
7. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
Dancers move around the floor in graceful style during a festival at the Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens | National World
8. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The Floral Hall certainly lived up to its name when this popular promenading stretch inside the Winter Gardens had palms galore | National World
9. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The early days of televising the big conferences in Blackpool saw a bank of cameras in the Opera House - including one in the Royal Box. This gathering was the TUC conference in 1962 | National World
10. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
1500 teenage dancers took part in the first of the season's afternoon jive sessions to the music of Ken Macintosh and his orchestra in the Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool in 1955 | National World
12. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The £100,000 improvement scheme to transform the Indian Lounge at the Winter Gardens began in November 1964. Opened in August 1896 the Indian Lounge was replaced by the Planet Room which opened in June 1965 | National World