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.
13. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The 120ft x 42ft glass dome of the Winter Gardens Church Street entrance was completed on 18th March 1878 and the Floral Hall was open at Easter that year. This is looking down Abingdon Street and the railings of St Johns Church can be seen on the left | National World
14. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The £100,000 improvement scheme to transform the Indian Lounge at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool began in November 1964. Opened in August 1896 the Indian Lounge was replaced by the Planet Room which opened in June 1965 | National World
16. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
Singing The Red Flag at the Labour Party Conference, 1980 | National World
17. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
Victoria Street Entrance Hall and Palm House of 1897 | National World
18. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
French stage and screen star Madame Francoise Rosay with her son Bernard Rosay at the Hotel Majestic, St Annes. Both were appearing in 'Madame Tic-Tac' at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Blackpool in 1950 | National World