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Shows

Shows

Blackpool, the home of variety where household names were born. Learn more about those success stories including the comedians, musicians and more who all made their name in Blackpool. Our collections feature the town's long history of shows and those iconic venues that brough variety to life in the resort.

Gallery Highlights

Willie Barrow and The Fylde Coast Jazzmen

A funny and fascinating account of his time with the Fylde Coast Jazzmen.

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Circus

Discover more about the circus community and those people of significance who have made Blackpool Tower Circus the longest running circus in the UK.

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Dance

Discover more about Blackpool's dance heritage and its international reputation as the dance capital of the world.

Magic

Blackpool inspired so many magicians over the years but many of these stories have gone untold. Here we begin to unravel those significant links between Blackpool and the world of magic.