251 Whitegate Drive Built 1900 The home of Cornelius Bagot 1924-1940 He Gifted Little Marton Windmill (Grade II Listed) together with 315sq yards of land on 30th October 1937 in trust as a perpetual memory to local author Allen Clarke. Cornelius Bagot was knocked down by a taxi near this house on his 61st birthday 9th August 1940 During the W.W.2 Blackout.
251 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, United Kingdom
Church of the Sacred Heart Opened on the 8th December 1857 as the first Roman Catholic Church in Blackpool, services having been previously held in the nearby Railway Hotel. The western part of the building was designed by the 20 year old architect Edward W. Pugin and was followed by the addition of the large octagonal extension in 1894. Despite appearance, the building is of brick construction and is only faced with stonework. The Church interior has many interesting features including the pipes from the former Waterloo Cinema organ. Kindly donated by Barclays
Talbot Road, Blackpool, United Kingdom
The Mitre Inn The building stands on the site of Dobson's Row which dates from the late 18th Century. The earliest deeds of the premises date from 1863 when they were used by John Crabtree as a grocers and confectioners. Many changes of ownership have taken place over the ensuing years. It became fully licensed premises in July 1898 and for a time rejoiced under the name of 'Ye Old Glue Pot'! It became known as the Mitre Inn in June 1902. Today it holds the distinction of being the smallest public house in Blackpool. Kindly donated by Philip and Sue Johnson
West Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom