Blackpool History, Mystery, Heritage and Hauntings

Regeneration and more Hotels... Whilst out on my heritage travels I came across the following information. Erection of a four/ five storey building with a raised rotunda at the northern end of the site to provide a bar, restaurant and hotel reception incorporating a cafe at ground floor level with hotel accommodation above comprising 119 en-suite bedrooms, with associated car parking and servicing arrangements, following demolition of the existing buildings. LOCATION: 115-123 PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5BD DATE OF APPLICATION : 24/08/17 APPLICATION NUMBER: 17/0489 I researched a bit more and found out what was going to happen to the land, buildings and area. The site is located on the Promenade directly opposite the entrance to Central Pier surrounded by Chapel Street, Foxhall Road and York Street. The existing building has a variety of mixed uses comprising of a parade of small Fancy Goods Stalls, a fas...

Foxhall Village, a £50 million stunning scheme that is at the heart of Britain’s favourite resort, sits in harmony with its seaside surroundings which is mirrored in the contemporary high quality new homes. The 400 homes will comprise two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments each with its own distinctive identity. These energy efficient homes will nestle in green open spaces which are linked to the promenade and town centre via specially designed walkways and cycle-paths. Home owners can also enjoy exclusive use of open spaces and purpose-built play areas within the Village, offering abundant room to play and relax in complete privacy. From the website  - http://foxhallvillage.co.uk/ By the end of the seventeenth century, the town had been settled by several members of the landed gentry of the time. Notable amongst these were the Tyldesleys of Fox Hall. A well known Catholic family, the Tydesley's, headed at the time by Edward, built a summer ...