Blackpool History, Mystery, Heritage and Hauntings

Blackpool Zoo and the site on which it stands has had a long and varied history. Before the zoo was built, the site was actually an airport. Later it became home for the Royal Lancashire Show before eventually becoming a zoo in 1972. In 1931 - The site of what is now Blackpool Zoo is opened as Blackpool Municipal Airport. In 1939 - The site becomes Stanley Park Aerodrome. World War II breaks out on September 3rd and the aerodrome is requisitioned as an RAF parachute training centre. After the war finishes the site would never be reopened for flying. The famous pilot, Amy Johnson, is also known to have flown from this site. In 1945 - After the airport closes, Blackpool Borough Council takes over the site and the buildings become a storage facility for the council, including the illuminations and the promenade deckchairs.  1953 - The Royal Lancashire Show, England 's oldest county agricultural show settles on the Stanley Park Aerodrome site in this year and remains unt

Friends of Layton Cemetery   https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Layton-Cemetery-917361268373081/?fref=ts Run tours and will be doing this more next year in 2017 , it seems that over the next few years that funding will be cut and the cemetery will have to raise funds to maintain the grounds. Lots of local history here and lots to learn However what does made me sad are these graves here....moved from the centre of town at St John's church which in previous years was pedestrianized , and now lie at the back, in the corner, some even broken....   Lets take some action now....save your heritage and click the link at the top for more details - thank you - Juliette