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Blackpool Promenade

The seaside town in all its glory, full of delights for locals and holidaymakers.

1924 12 mins Silent

Overview

This captivating early film - by an unknown filmmaker - offers a glimpse of glorious Blackpool and the many delights it offers holidaymakers. From Jan Hurst's orchestra at the Grand Pavilion and a stroll along the promenade to donkey rides on the beach and some rather uncanny talking dolls to entertain the children, this charming short travelogue has it all. The real treat, though, are the close-ups of gleeful beachgoers enjoying themselves, which could almost - changing fashions not withstanding - have been taken yesterday.

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Blackpool

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

Subjects

Promenades Piers Seaside holidays Hurst, Jan (c.1890-1967) Orchestras Children's games and play Donkeys Dolls Rock (confectionery) Blackpool Tower Auctions Palace Variety Theatre (Blackpool) Cinemas Caryll, Billy Mundy, Hilda Blackpool Pleasure Beach Children Funfairs Ventriloquism Towers Beaches

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