Winter Gardens Opera House

97 Church Street,
Blackpool, FY1 1HL

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rmayr
rmayr on February 4, 2013 at 7:18 am

The organ concerts have actually been in full swing since 2008 and are still in full swing now. There is also a new organ being installed in the Empress Ballroom, which was originally home to a Wurlitzer up till the late 60s.

Denise
Denise on April 3, 2012 at 9:25 am

My Son Keith works at the Blackpool Opera house back stage he has done for 18years. hard graft and a well loved place. my fave show was Summer Holliday Darren Day.

KenRoe
KenRoe on October 30, 2010 at 5:17 am

Vintage photographs of the Winter Gardens Opera House, and it Wurlitzer organ console:
http://www.ukwurlitzer.co.cc/2229.html

Ian
Ian on February 12, 2010 at 6:58 am

A few more auditorium shots here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2271105678/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/243883872/

and one of the deco foyers serving the upper balcony:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/243883868/

KenRoe
KenRoe on February 9, 2010 at 12:07 pm

More history, memorabilia and photographs of the Opera House here:
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Further similar information here:
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