heritage

The Welcome Pub way back in 1995

25 iconic pubs from 1990s you'll remember in the hazy days of youth

Watch the moment daring urban explorers were escorted out of a Blackpool hotel used to house asylum seekers for more than five years by security guards.

Watch the moment urban explorers get escorted out of The Metropole

Blackpool Grand Theatre has unveiled its newly refurbished Gallery, completing a major project to restore an important part of the Grade II* listed building while improving comfort and accessibility for audiences.

Grand Theatre unveils new £300,000 refurbishment of historic gallery

Historic Marsh Mill looks set for further renovation work. Picture by Julian Brown 20/1

Major update on plans for iconic Grade II-listed listed Marsh Mill

Blackpool will use its rich history and heritage as a “force for positive change”, under a new Heritage Investment Strategy for the town. Pictured is Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens

Blackpool to use its rich heritage as a 'force for positive change'

Blackpool Council has issued an update on plans for the former Abingdon Street Post Office after securing £850,000 in funding to protect the landmark building amid major plans to turn it into a new creative and arts space.

Update on new plans for future of landmark Abingdon Street Post Office

Western Train, an illuminated twin-car vehicle based on a Santa Fe train, is set to prove a top attraction during Blackpool’s Lightpool festival.

Two beloved heritage trams to take centre stage at Lightpool Festival

The Station was always a popular haunt in Talbot Road - this is as it was back in 1998

25 iconic 1990s pubs that you will remember from an amazing decade

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has vowed to “fight for the future” of the town’s historic tram fleet as plans continue to secure a permanent home for its heritage collection.

I'm fighting for the future of our 'uniquely-Blackpool' heritage trams

Blast from the past as Blackpool Transport reveals nostalgic makeover for modern tram

Blackpool Transport reveals nostalgic makeover for modern tram

Mount Pavilion Fleetwood

Free historic places to visit in Wyre this September

During the Heritage Open Days festival visitors will be able to gain entry to the clock tower in Stanley Park to see all the working mechanisms.

22 free historic places to visit in Blackpool this September

Blackpool Transport responds to rumours that heritage trams will not operate in 2026

Blackpool Transport issues new response to heritage trams rumours

Beloved mosaics set for major restoration work after £3.1m town centre investment

Mosaics set for restoration work after £3.1m town centre investment

Poulton Gala procession through the Market Place in 1929.
The Manchester and County Bank at the far end of the square replaced houses, but was later demolished creating a view of St Chad's Church. The stepped cross is providing a vantage point for onlookers.
The colourful procession includes a young Britannia and, in the background on one of the floats, is a recreation of the market cross. Like many of the buildings in the Square, the Williams Deacons Bank building still stands but is now the home of the Royal Bank of Scotland

A showcase of all the things that make Wyre 'such a special place'

Iconic mosaics to undergo specialist restoration project as part of £3.13m investment

Iconic mosaics to undergo restoration as part of £3.13m investment
“The mosaics have become a familiar feature in St Annes Square.”
Jack Marshall

Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of multi-million pound project revealed

Huge Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of project revealed

Wyre Council hails successful Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival

Wyre Council hails successful Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival

'Use it or lose it' - Ride Fleetwood Ferry at Food, Fish & Music Fest to save service

Ride Fleetwood Ferry at Food, Fish & Music Festival to save service

Blackpool Tower was surrounded by fog on Thursday (Peter Byrne/PA)

Residents asked to shape Blackpool's 1st Heritage Investment Strategy

Momentum grows as 20,000 back Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bid worth £10m to town

Momentum grows as 20,000 back Blackpool’s UK City of Culture 2029 bid

Blackpool adventurer and bestselling author Jordan Wylie backs town's bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Adventurer and author backs Blackpool bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Blackpool officially lodges UK City of Culture 2029 bid TODAY - what you need to know

Blackpool officially lodges bid for UK City of Culture 2029 TODAY

'We've been creating culture in Blackpool for generations' - Council Leader Lynn Williams on Illuminations

The Blackpool Illuminations shape our reputation around the world

Council leader Lynn Williams is convinced Blackpool has what it takes - and deserves - to win City of Culture 2029

'We want to win' - Unique Blackpool deserves £10m City of Culture gong

A remarkable collection of photographs, maps, newspapers and treasured artefacts is helping preserve Lytham's rich history for future generations.

Fascinating collection of artefacts helps preserve town's rich history

'Celebrating the past' - Update on 'ambitious' £3m restoration of historic Kirkham Baths

Update on 'ambitious' £3m restoration of historic Kirkham Baths
“Look up next time you're passing!”
Jack Marshall

Garstang Show 2025.

Historic Garstang Show returns this weekend

The show will debut at the Pleasure Beach this summer

Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces new free Alice in Wonderland show

11 pics of Stanley Park's iconic Cocker Clock Tower after restoration

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

Anna Tiunikova from Sweet Bouquet by Anna, creates unique, edible gifts such as flower bouquets made from marshmallow.

Ukrainian refugee's thriving business as Fylde coast Marshmallow Queen

'Unsustainable' Fylde coast grammar school acquired by leading global education group

'Unsustainable' grammar school bought by global education group

View from the top of the Evening Gazette building in Victoria Street Blackpool looking north on a snowy day in 1958. The rotunda of Yates's Wine lodge is on the left, to it's right is Sacred Heart Church on Talbot Road and next to it is the tower of Sacred Heart School. Further right is the tower of Christ Church which was situated on the corner of Abingdon Street and Queen Street and replaced by what is now the job centre.The dome of The Grand Theatre is prominent on the right ( with a seagull on it's spire).
The nearby roof with dormer windows is Rawcliffe's Outfitters on Church Street

35 remarkable pictures that rewind to the late 1950s

Fleetwood Sea Sunday Service

I celebrated Sea Sunday to remember and celebrate community heritage

How you can land £2,000 grant for enhancing local lives

Community groups urged to apply for massive new £2,000 grants

Huge £100,000 Pride in Place fund available for Layton and Grange Park projects

Huge £100,000 Pride in Place fund available for community projects

MP Chris Webb issues massive update on asylum seekers at Blackpool's Metropole Hotel

Massive update on asylum seekers at The Metropole Hotel in Blackpool

Everything you need to know about Fleetwood’s Food, Fish and Music Festival.

Fleetwood Food, Fish & Music Festival - everything you need to know

Blackpool's oldest and most iconic pier is recruiting new staff ahead of what it hopes will be a bumper summer season.

Pier recruiting staff ahead of summer season - what you need to know

Lytham Hall

Lytham Hall fears as Grade I-listed gem 'under attack' from youths

More than 330 species recorded at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club ahead of AIG Women's Open

330+ species recorded at Royal Lytham before major golf championship

Holiday Inn Blackpool has become the first hotel in the resort to achieve the AA's nationally recognised Four-Star Accreditation.

Blackpool hotel becomes resort's 1st to achieve major accreditation

Fylde Vintage, Steam and Farm Show 2026. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

34 fun-packed pictures from the Fylde Vintage, Steam and Farm Show

Blackpool organisations, creatives and community groups are being invited to bid for a share of a £35,000 funding pot as part of the town’s campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.

£35,000 on offer for projects promoting UK City of Culture 2029 bid

Volunteers and organisers welcoming guests to the Polish Heritage Day event held at St John Vianney Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool.

Polish community event brought different generations together

Fleetwood Day in Euston Gardens

19 wonderful community pictures of people celebrating Fleetwood Day

Fleetwood Day at Euston Gardens

Fleetwood Day is this weekend - here’s everything you need to know

Marine Road West, West End, Morecambe, Lancashire, sometime between 1925 and 1930

27 nostalgic photos show how different life looked 100 years ago

Kirkham Grammar School whole school head Kirsten O'Donoghue

Honoured ex-pupil named new headteacher at Fylde coast grammar school

Andrew Snowden and Kemi Badenoch

MP warns churches at risk as he backs plan to restore repair funding

The newly restored 'Blessed are the Charitable' by Gustave Doré at Lytham Hall

Tear and holes in 19th century painting fixed in £3.6k restoration

MP Lorraine Beavers with artist Jeremy Gordan at the unveiling of a new mural

'This mural is a labour of love for my hometown'

Work begins on the trellis at Stanley Park

Stanley Park trellis restoration begins in £500k centenary investment

Clifton Street, Lytham

Major update on new heritage street lamps on Lytham's Clifton Street

News you can trust since 1873

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice