BLACKPOOL

WINTER GARDENS
A supplementary Report ....

In the teeth of an icy blast coming off the Irish Sea, filled with hail and sleet,  a brave quintet of Meanderthals set off along the promenade. (Mick, Vic, Dave, Anthony, Danny.)

Don't believe the blue sky it did not last !.............

………. but this is a tale to be told by someone else.

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A little later in the morning two other Meanderthals ( Martin and John) arrived close to the Central Pier where they waited as the main party walked north towards them.

Their first target was the Wetherspoons named after Marriot Edgar's famous Monologue "Albert and the Lion" (performed by Stanley Holloway)

……...There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool

            That's noted for fresh air and fun...... 

Fresh air aplenty ....but FUN ?

After a hearty Breakfast....Eh ? we left Wetherspoons and made our way through the "Houndshill Centre" to our eventual target.

THE WINTER GARDENS

After a period of refurbishment this huge entertainment venue was,  for one day only, opening it's doors to the public for FREE.

The following photos show various parts of this "Over the Top" themed rooms and halls.

Inside we met another Meanderthal and his wife.( Mike and Kath)

"Who dragged him in off the street?"

And , for one night only, the fabulous "Meanderthals" appeared on the stage of the famous OPERA HOUSE !

The packed house was wildly enthusiastic about their performance.

But, after a fascinating and enjoyable afternoon, we said goodbye to Blackpool.

"GOODBYE BLACKPOOL"