Blackpool's new Showtown museum is set to open to the public on Friday, March 15. We took a look around to see what this exciting new attraction has to offer:
13. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Fascinating documents include a letter from Walt Disney thanking the resort for publicising his animations by transforming Disney figures into displays for the Illuminations. | National World Resell
14. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Born in 1942, Anne Jones is a former Bluebell dancer. She met Ken Dodd during a pantomime in Liverpool in the late 1970s, and began dating in the 80s. | National World Resell
15. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Bobby Ball met Cannon, whose real name is Thomas Derbyshire, while he was working in a factory as a welder. Cannon and Ball became life-long friends and performed alongside one another on The Cannon & Ball Show on ITV between 1979 and 1988. | National World Resell
16. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Chief Executive, Liz Moss said: "Showtown promises to be a fun experience for all the family and there is something for all ages to explore and enjoy, with lots of things which will surprise and delight people who don’t know much about Blackpool, as well as those who think they do!" | National World Resell
17. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Tickets cost £15 for adults and £11.50 for children. | National World Resell
18. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
With all tickets being valid for a whole year, visitors can return as often as they like to take advantage of the museum's many seasonal exhibitions. | National World Resell