Inside the Collections: Blackpool Tower

Take a look inside the collections at Showtown History Centre, as we look at the construction of the iconic Blackpool Tower. See photographs of the building stages and view rarely seen archives linked to the companies that built it.

This event is part of Heritage Open Days 2025

Event times

Thursday 18 September, 1pm

Tickets on sale from Wednesday 20 August

Tickets

FREE

Showtown History Centre

First Floor of Central Library

Queen Street

FY1 1PX

What's on this month

Wartime Blackpool

02 April 2025

As the world commemorates 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Blackpool’s untold wartime story takes centre stage in a compelling new exhibition at Showtown!

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Wings & Wonders Combo Ticket

23 July 2025

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

28 August 2025

Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

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Theatreland in Blackpool

04 September 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

During the Second World War, West End’s theatrical stars, producers and agents had relocated to Blackpool, making it the headquarters of Theatreland. This talk looks into some of the history surrounding this aspect of Wartime Blackpool.

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Showtown Relaxed Hour

07 September 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am

Ideal for visitors who appreciate a quieter, calmer atmosphere and want to enjoy Showtown at a more relaxed pace, away from the usual crowds.

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Wartime Exhibition Tour

13 September 2025

Join Showtown curators as they give you a unique insight into the objects and collections on display in the Wartime Blackpool Exhibition.

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Central Library Tour

18 September 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am

Come and have a look around Blackpool's beautiful Carnegie library.

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Grundy Art Gallery

18 September 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discover more about the history of Grundy Art Gallery.

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JC Robinson Heritage Talk

18 September 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Discover more about the 30+ buildings designed by JC Robinson

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1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk

18 September 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

A guided walk around the houses built for the ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition of 1906’.

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Whitegate Drive Tour

18 September 2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Take a guided stroll down Whitegate Drive

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Promenade History Tour

18 September 2025, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This guided walk uncovers the history of twenty-three historic landmarks.

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Grundy Art Gallery

19 September 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discover more about the history of Grundy Art Gallery.

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1906 Cleveleys Cottage Walk

19 September 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

A guided walk around the houses built for the ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition of 1906’.

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Lightworks Illuminations Depot

19 September 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Enjoy a guided walk around the workshop and explore the history of the lights on this heritage tour.

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