Blackpool History, Mystery, Heritage and Hauntings

 You may remember my last blog from June of this year  https://juliettegregsonheritagephotographer.blogspot.com/2020/06/george-pub-2020_12.html  Have a quick read to remind yourself of the history if you wish.. Well the pub is now being knocked down as I type this , the Blackpool Gazette ran a story on Monday , I went down Tuesday and a third of the building was gone !   Very glad I went down to be honest as I think  this historic building will be gone by the end of the week.  If you fancy some video's have a gander at my youtube channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBRm9kXrZorhmD_aKlcvrw   At the moment no one seems to know what will happen with the land after, a car park was mentioned ! Flats or new houses ,, when I find out I will of course let you all know... so some more stills from another piece of heritage that is nearly gone .... Around 1893 it was demolished for the George Hotel, a great centre for fisticuffs from the unruly e...

The council has created a 25-year vision for the Revoe area of Blackpool, to improve the neighbourhood and rejuvenate areas including  Central Drive and Library Square.   The plan has been submitted by masterplanner GL Hearn to the council for sign-off. Revoelution, a residents committee formed to drive regeneration in Revoe, supported the creation of the masterplan. Improvements to existing housing stock and a boost to connectivity through the creation of green routes are among the proposals. Tree planting and new paving are aimed at revamping the street scene along with the creation of spaces for community initiatives.   A study, conducted last year by the Ministery of Housing, Communities & Local Government, found that Central Drive was the second most deprived community in the country, based on factors including i ncome, employment, crime, education, health, housing, and local environment.   The Governm...

George Pub 2020 The following article/blog has first appeared on another publication I write for https://www.facebook.com/theBPLbible/ Traffic disruption as Central Drive in Blackpool sectioned off due to 'unsafe' pub Temporary traffic lights have been installed on Central Drive amid safety fears for The George Hotel, A major road in Blackpool has been sectioned off by the council due to an 'unsafe building'. Council officers were called to Central Drive today (June 11) following concerns over The George Hotel. Blackpool Council told LancsLive they received reports of 'dangerous brickwork' on the front second floor and the 'windows are unsafe'. Pictures show the pub cordoned off with metal fencing and safety cones and two of the top floor windows have been boarded up. Central Drive has also been reduced to one lane with temporary traffic lights installed to manage local traffic. Diversions have been ...