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.
25. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
An old postcard which shows the Winter Gardens in the early days | National World
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Jennie Hartley, one of the cast of the 1926 Winter Gardens Pavilion revue Brighter Days singing in front of a song booth, joined by dancers, at the Pleasure Beach | National World
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Winter Gardens staff clear up the aftermath of the Rolling Stones riot. A grand piano was reduced to matchwood. | National World
30. Winter Gardens Nostalgia
The Winter Gardens with its original dome can be seen in this 1930s picture taken from the junction of Church Street and Coronation Street | National World