Blackpool lights the Way: Innovation in Neon Talk

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC+00:00

Showtown, Bank Hey Street, FY1 4TQ Blackpool, United Kingdom | Blackpool

Publisher/HostShowtown Blackpool

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Blackpool lights the Way: Innovation in Neon Talk

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In the 1930s, Blackpool embraced neon with dazzling flair, from promenade illuminations to pioneering signage. Join Professor Vanessa for a lively talk asking: was this cutting-edge modernity or seaside kitsch? Discover how Blackpool became a beacon in the history of light, festivity, innovation and its controversial history.
£5 Adults

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