GoldWing Light Parade – Blackpool February 28, 2009
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the famous annual GoldWing Light Parade at Blackpool Illuminations will be held on Saturday Sept 5th
McFly will play at the Blackpool Opera House February 28, 2009
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McFly will play at the Blackpool Opera House on April 22 as part of their 14-date Up Close…And This Time It’s Personal UK Tour.
The Bachelors Show showing at Blackpool North Pier February 28, 2009
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The Bachelors Show showing at Blackpool North Pier. Weds & Thursdays 27 May to 2 July
Paul Daniels Magic Show at Blackpool February 28, 2009
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See The Paul Daniels Magic Show at Blackpool North Pier. A great excuse to have a night out in Blackpool. Tuesdays 26/5 to 30/6
The Roy Orbison Show – Blackpool February 28, 2009
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The Roy Orbison Show is coming to town and will be performing at the one of a kind Blackpool North Pier 13 April and 25 May
Blackpool annual GoldWing Light Parade February 28, 2009
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famous annual GoldWing Light Parade at Blackpool Illuminations will be held on Saturday Sept 5th
Edinburgh and Blackpool host Nocturne Cycle races in 2009 – Cycling Weekly, Britain’s biggest-selling cycling magazine, delivers an exciting mix of fitness advice, bike tests, product reviews, news and ride guides for every cyclist February 26, 2009
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Edinburgh and Blackpool are the latest additions to the 2009 Nocturne Series, joining the established Smithfield event held in London.
Event director James Pope of FACE promises some top continental pros for the new races, with the Blackpool Nocturne on the north shore promenade on August 1 aiming to attract Tour de France stars from the post-Tour criterium circuit.
Antiques Roadshow heads for Blackpool Tower February 25, 2009
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Some of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors.
Geoff Sage, manager of Blackpool Tower, said: “Blackpool Tower is a Grade One listed building – a perfect venue for the BBC to hold the Antiques Roadshow and I’m sure it will lend credibility to a marvellous show and let people see how beautiful the Tower is.
Filming for the popular Sunday evening programme will take place on Friday April 3. The doors open at 9.30 am and close at 4.30pm.
Hitler’s Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool February 24, 2009
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Blackpool was off-limits to the Luftwaffe during World War Two because Hitler wanted the seaside town as a “playground”, uncovered documents reportedly reveal.
Blackpool escaped much of the bombing during World War Two
The Fuhrer apparently wanted to hoist the Nazi flag up Blackpool Tower and base the headquarters for his paratroopers there.
Uncovered intelligence maps reportedly reveal Hitler’s intention to spare the Lancashire resort during his planned invasion of Great Britain.
York-based publisher Michael Cole brought the documents back from Germany about a year ago, he said.
The papers go toward explaining why the resort escaped unscathed during the Blitz – especially considering there were major British aircraft manufacturing factories situated there.
Adolf Hitler
“These maps will be the source of much interest particularly to those who lived here through the Second World War,” said Elaine Smith, chairman of Blackpool’s Civic Trust.
“It had been known that Hitler intended to use Blackpool as his personal playground after what he hoped to be a successful invasion and the war ended.
“He probably wanted to keep the resort as it was so he could enjoy it as Chancellor of Britain.”
The maps also detail the Nazi leader’s invasion plans – which included marching soldiers along the coastline.
The Italian Gardens in Stanley Park was to be used as a guide for paratroopers because the paths formed a perfect compass.
World Wars At Blackpool’s Grand Theatre February 24, 2009
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Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this thrilling new adaptation of Terry Deary’s famous books make historical figures and events from the two World Wars come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Discover how wars make people tell lies, how the enemies in the trenches stopped fighting to play friendly football matches and how the war brought foul food and worse water. Find out how soldiers dealt with fierce flies, loathsome lice, gruesome gas, sickness and sores. And see how war affects everyone from peace-loving protestors to suffering soldiers and civilians.
Frightful First World War
Experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches and deal with dreadful new weapons. Join the soldiers as they go over the top and prepare yourself for battle!
Woeful Second World War
From the brutal Blitz to the soggy shelters, join young Alf and Sally as they are evacuated to darkest Wales where they deal with rotten rations, scary schools and new parents. But the bombers are on their way so be sure to take cover!
The marvellously macabre Horrible Histories is back at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the Frightful First World War and the Woeful Second World War from Tuesday 3rd March to Saturday 7th March.
Frightful First World War: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 10.30am, Thursday at 1.30pm, Friday at 10.30am, Saturday at 7pm
Woeful Second World War: Wednesday at 1.30pm, Thursday at 10.30am, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2.30pm — http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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