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The Social History of Pleasure Piers... Join historian and author Dr Kathryn Ferry for this twilight talk, held in the Sir Ken Dodd Learning Space, first floor, Showtown Blackpool.
From their introduction in the early nineteenth century, pleasure piers developed from simple walkways into major entertainment centres. Offering music, dancing, amusements and sports; piers were also an important place to see and be seen.
In this talk, Kathryn Ferry will look at how different generations have enjoyed these uniquely seaside structures, celebrating the place of Blackpool’s three piers in their wider national context.
Duration: 60 minutes
Access: Wheelchair accessible via lifts, accessible toilets.
PRICE:
Adults - £7
Concession - (senior aged 65+, student with ID) - £5
BOOK: https://maximcloud.co.uk/showtown/tickets/#events?eventid=25
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Showtown, Bank Hey Street, FY1 4TQ Blackpool, United Kingdom, 53 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4, United Kingdom,Blackpool
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