Blackpool Pleasure Beach History 1896 - 2016
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8 жыл бұрынBlackpool Pleasure Beach was founded back in 1896, making it 120 years old this year. So, sit back and watch this video, taking over 100 years of History down to less than 20 minutes. The Thompson family have owned the Pleasure Beach for decades now and there have been many iconic ride installations including The Big One, Valhalla and many more!
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@jeanthomas3910 6 жыл бұрын
Worked there with my husband in late 80's. All staff looked forward to hearing those words "The laughing man's gone off. " Which happened 30 minutes before the park closed. So many happy memories.
@WRCSeb 2 жыл бұрын
Must of been happy when someone said that
@xexuxjy 5 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Wild Mouse 1958-2017
@xConnor007x 4 жыл бұрын
Terrible ride glad it closed
@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was the most terrible ride ever
@rilpne9 4 жыл бұрын
Gave me fuckin back pains lmao
@gracelittlerx5204 4 жыл бұрын
I knowww
@peanutiussmith1349 3 жыл бұрын
@@rilpne9 Language
@DepLap 4 жыл бұрын
Was not expecting to press on this video and see a picture of myself riding the Wallace and gromit ride at 15:17
@charliebanks5900 5 жыл бұрын
I live in Blackpool and love the Pleasure Beach!! My Nanna works there so me and my family get to go to the Pleasure Beach and the ice show for free every time❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️xxx
@willsharp9666 6 жыл бұрын
Who is here after ICON has opened?
@Tiger-hm8cf 6 жыл бұрын
Pluto yep but its bad
@chrislittledcoolvideos4285 5 жыл бұрын
Me
@amigajunk4890 5 жыл бұрын
Tiger Steel it’s good
@funkysnowman5651 5 жыл бұрын
Pluto yes
@FattyLumpOfPoo 5 жыл бұрын
me
@rosschambers1987 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you for putting this together. Great music too!
@fezufo 6 жыл бұрын
going in a couple of weeks for 3 nights.1st time i went was about 1976.i miss the log flume and remember liking space invader and going on monster with van halens Jump blasting out in 1985.happy memories...im 48 yrs old now and still buzzin like the first time!!! ;-)
@ThoosieJP 6 жыл бұрын
SpaceInvader is now at Brean and is called Astro Storm
@shanemanchester 5 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video. A credit to you, mate. Brilliant research/photos/music. Well done. 👍👍
@sisteray3539 2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this. Great upload!
@MsDiscoduck 7 жыл бұрын
Love this, thanks. Brought back so many memories as someone who has lived in Blackpool since birth and now my daughter works there. I didn't realise some of these rides were so old.
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
Not a problem, thank you very much for watching!
@brianmaguire528 5 жыл бұрын
Most interesting! Very informative. " Long live Blackpool Pleasure Beach"
@vanmorlo8380 5 жыл бұрын
brian maguire true
@markbryan8262 11 ай бұрын
I miss the wild mouse I last rode it in September 2015 and every time I went after September 2015 it was closed so rest in peace wild mouse 1958-2017 😢
@lukegreen5341 7 жыл бұрын
This Theme Park Blackpool Pleasure Beach Was Opened In 1896. It Was 120 Years Old Last Year. Thanks Callum. X
@athb4hu 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thanks. I used to love going to Blackpool as a kid, and I loved the Pleasure Beach, also the fairs at Southport and Morecambe. I have a strong memory of riding on the reel, which was great. I guess that must have been a long time ago. I have not been there for years.
@lukegreen5341 6 жыл бұрын
Happy 120th Birthday Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 1896 - 2016. 120 Years. Thanks Theme Park Callum Mate. X
@esmeraldaorellana5814 5 жыл бұрын
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@paulyates2548 8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the memories young man I remember spending many a happy hour in the 70s and 80s on the pleasure beach
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
No problem. It must bring back so many memories, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a classic park! Thank you for watching!
@DaveBriffa 8 жыл бұрын
The Gold Mine will always be my favourite ride.
@THETHREELEMONS 7 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@booth2710 5 жыл бұрын
the gold mine was good I am surprised the closed it.
@liamk7774 4 жыл бұрын
Now its Wallace and gromice tril o matic
@georgethomson3997 10 ай бұрын
Bloody good!! Fantastic editing 😊
@thomasabbott8974 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video here of Blackpool pleasure Beach history.
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Water Chute 1907-1939
@callumefc1475 7 жыл бұрын
Being a scouser I miss the old southport pleasure land with the trauma tizer & the cyclone wasn't quite pleasure beach but was always a great day in there summer and is better than what's there now
@maxcruickshank2713 3 жыл бұрын
Is Pleasureland Southport closed
@maxcruickshank2713 3 жыл бұрын
Traumatizer was relocated to Blackpool Pleasure Beach from Pleasureland Southport and you can still come on Blackpool Pleasure Beach ride and is renamed to infusion
@NicholasCoulter 7 жыл бұрын
great vid mate :D
@Floemp 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a history. That's amazing!
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
It sure does have some History!
@ScotIandFunfairs 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid!
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!
@111lxx5 4 жыл бұрын
I used to live in Blackpool and used to get so excited when we were walking to it and could see the big dipper ride. It brings back so many memories there a
@Funniguy2011 Жыл бұрын
This is nostalgia! I remember watching this in 2018!!!!! 😊
@Funniguy2011 Жыл бұрын
6:58
@Funniguy2011 Жыл бұрын
16:16
@deadedit22 7 жыл бұрын
Great Video Callum! Excited to see the new launch coaster for 2018! I love BPB
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I can't wait!
@paulheginbotham4003 4 жыл бұрын
Lol now in 2020
@deadedit22 4 жыл бұрын
@@paulheginbotham4003 Exactly! Haven't got to ride it yet but hopefully I can book a trip soon.
@christhetube 8 жыл бұрын
Very good vid there - I remember going there every year as a child and working there in thelate 70's. One thing you failed to mention was that Doris Thomson went on every new ride even at her age
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was aware that she did go on some of the rides when they opened, didn't know that she went on all. She was obviously a brave lady!
@mobiusb257 7 жыл бұрын
great!!! thanks for your great upload.b.p.b fan for 30 years, am i the only one that still thinks of greatest show on earth!!!, miss goldmine and noahs ark(s.b.n.o)
@kerrychaney14 4 жыл бұрын
Love your video
@phanicatthesugglife6176 7 жыл бұрын
I'm going here again for my birthday in 4 Days I'M SO HYPED
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Space Invader 2 1984-2008
@MalteaserMilly 7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video!
@TamW000 8 жыл бұрын
Going there for my birthday in a weeks time and this video was very informative about the history, thanks!
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I hope you have a great birthday and enjoy your visit!
@TamW000 8 жыл бұрын
Theme Park Callum Thanks a lot!
@sp-1782 8 жыл бұрын
Great video the best series you produce here on TPC keep the good work up and what history video could we see next cheers 🙂🙂🙂🙂
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really do appreciate that! I am not sure what will come next, but it will be coming soon!
@sp-1782 8 жыл бұрын
+Theme Park Callum Also well done on 15k views
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Scenic Railway 1907-1932
@xxlonelypotatoxx1027 5 жыл бұрын
At 9:31 as soon as I heard the music I knew it was Valhalla!
@ChaR_OfTheK0Rn 4 жыл бұрын
xX LonelyPotato Xx same ahaha
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Monorail 1967-2012
@kianharvey9787 8 жыл бұрын
I love the photo compilation at the end
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
This theme park is just a classic
@markyjam1 5 жыл бұрын
I thought the Spin Doctor was a great thrill ride, really took your breath away. First went on it in 2005 then returned a couple of years later to find it had gone...damn shame.
@davidwright7923 6 жыл бұрын
Wow the fun house closed spent many a happy hour in there in the 50 s blackpool pleasure beach lots of childhood memories!
@kkrispy2009P 6 жыл бұрын
Callus hope you had a great xmas and new year bring on 2o18 4 u
@TamW000 8 жыл бұрын
I went a few days ago and it was great! RA Sky force, Valhalla and Revolution are my personal favourites :p
@penfloyd 7 жыл бұрын
Very well researched and constructed video.......A cousin of my late mums was musical director at the Ice Show back in the sixties.....He resided at BIspham.. Truely a wonderful place of entertainment,
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. That's a great bit of history right there, thank you for sharing!
@7llininthedream 5 жыл бұрын
So I have been here 8 times in my life. The last time I went, I was too small for the big rides but too big for the baby rides. I have not been for almost 4 years and I am going in 5 days! I am so excited for icon!
@cameroncoad444 6 жыл бұрын
Project 2018 = ICON
@hjp1hjp22 7 жыл бұрын
I used to love having stockingfeet in the famous Funhouse. It was my favourite amusement in Blackpool and the Pleasure Beach has not been the same since it burned down and not rebuilt.
@Operationfocus Жыл бұрын
Cant believe The Big Dipper still running after 100 years its had 3 or more generations maybe ride it. I hope the park gives it a special place.
@pker4you 8 жыл бұрын
wow! Never realised so many current rides were opened so long ago. Looking forward to the new addition in 2018
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
I know, there are some classics at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!
@adamcurran659 8 жыл бұрын
fantastic video well done
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@vanmorlo8380 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@ivy.vlogs_x 6 жыл бұрын
And of course, the new ride is ICON!!!
@hettyoflynn5496 3 ай бұрын
0:56 love the song
@MARK111126 7 жыл бұрын
fantastic park,,many a great time over my life
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@bodsnvimto 8 жыл бұрын
1922 was a great year with the opening of the Reel (I don't ever remember seeing the word 'Virginia' used in the signage) and Noah's Ark. Back in the '70s when I was a kid, and the likes of the Gnash and Dipper looked too terrifying to countenance, these were my very two favourites on the Plesh. Even now, in my 50s, I miss them both.
@redhulk4085 8 жыл бұрын
why did they close the Monorail? big mistake I loved it, also loved the log flume, gold mine, cable cars.
@twistedcheese1 7 жыл бұрын
Red Hulk40 it extremely old. It also took you in the behind the scenes area which doesn't look as nice as the other areas of the park. It also had a low number of riders and the ride also needed a lot of maintenance
@hjp1hjp22 7 жыл бұрын
A shame the Monorail, Log Flume, and Cable Cars are gone. Even the Reel. Don't know about the Gold Mine. Noah's Ark is just a decoration today. Lots of smelly feet kids and adults in the Funhouse before it was destroyed by fire, where everyone had to take their shoes off. Don't think there will ever be a new Funhouse.
@purplesunflower8242 7 жыл бұрын
They taken out lots of the classic rides ....
@alextaylor8704 7 жыл бұрын
Cos Pleasure Beach is so short on land
@drsuhail1279 6 жыл бұрын
Red Hulk40 well they needed room for over stuff and yeah the cable cars were pretty cool but you also have pleasure beach express
@vidmaster 8 жыл бұрын
Amazing video 😊
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
@vidmaster 8 жыл бұрын
+Theme Park Callum your welcome is great to know the history of places before going 😀
@thomascowley04 6 жыл бұрын
I like the first song. 👌
@Ellis_Larry 3 жыл бұрын
Guessing project 2018 is Icon. I have only been to the pleasure beach once (yesterday) and I wanted to see the history :)
@harrh4528 7 жыл бұрын
BPB should install a new monorail!
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
It would be nice!
@zClonky 6 жыл бұрын
I know the big one is getting outdated
@danielledewitt1 5 жыл бұрын
Coasterfan3657 No thry shouldn’t.
@danielledewitt1 5 жыл бұрын
YeetoCheeto No it isn’t you hater.
@andrewbellringer404 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThemeParkCallum ive been on it
@oliviabullock2148 8 жыл бұрын
This video was very interesting and I love most of the rides there
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so do I.
@oliviabullock2148 8 жыл бұрын
+Theme Park Callum if you could choose a ride to go on all the time, what will it be? And are u curious about the new ride for 2018
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
If you're talking about a ride at Pleasure Beach, I would say Valhalla. I am excited about the new ride and curious at the same time!
@oliviabullock2148 8 жыл бұрын
I know. My fave ride is the big one or infusion.
@oliviabullock2148 7 жыл бұрын
Theme Park Callum hi Callum can't wait to go on Valhalla in summer for late night riding
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Black Hole 1980s-2006
@DisneyMarkUK 8 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏼
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Mark!
@DisneyMarkUK 8 жыл бұрын
+Theme Park Callum I've shared it on FB & Twitter :)
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that! It is a fantastic park, with some amazing History!
@DisneyMarkUK 8 жыл бұрын
:)
@AjS-qr4ln 5 жыл бұрын
ICON 👌
@alphaslayer9309 11 ай бұрын
My whole family used to go down to Blackpool every year in October ish time, pleasure beach was the best time. I’m still sad I was too small to ride space invader but I managed to ride wild mice that small rage thing before it was gone
@girlygirlyfunflash03 6 жыл бұрын
THE RIDES the shows the fun the thrills the joy the sprit the agency specifically
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Monster 1968-1995
@brianlaudrupchannel 4 жыл бұрын
Valhalla is the best ride I have ever been on
@vintasaru 2 жыл бұрын
ayy fellow valhalla lover yea it's absolutely incredible
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. The Greatest Show On Earth 1990-1997
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Tom Sawyer Raft Ride 19??-1993
@maxcruickshank2713 3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Tom Sawyer raft ride, 1974- 1993.
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Velvet Coaster 1909-1932
@trainspotting4401 7 жыл бұрын
In case u didnt know project 2018 is gonna be called ICON
@drsuhail1279 7 жыл бұрын
TRAIN SPOTTING I knew that
@jessica-mh3os 7 жыл бұрын
They've still only built the foundations of Icon, the 2018 ride. They'd better hurry up and build it..
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
I believe that track will be delivered later this year (around October/November) and after that, it will go up quite quickly!
@danielledewitt1 5 жыл бұрын
Jessicatzen Really? Because I have been on Icon.
@ianb07ful 5 жыл бұрын
SooohoTHoohououoohoxxohoMoLoohioho I have a great weekend
@welovemoistybutter7570 3 жыл бұрын
Danielle Dewitt the comment was made three years ago the guy probably just heated about it then
@vintasaru 5 жыл бұрын
4:55 Wild Mouse has now closed :'(
@maxcruickshank2713 3 жыл бұрын
The Avalanche is still open like Big Dipper, Nickelodeon Sreak
@vintasaru 2 жыл бұрын
@@maxcruickshank2713 sometimes i feel like avalanche/nickelodeon streak should've been the one to shut issues were indeed present, but i do wonder why people would queue up for 2 hours for a ride that lasts >30 seconds. (would like to compare it to valhalla - a ride that lasts about 6 minutes (*cough cough* valhalla enthusiast *cough cough*)) i feel like the wild mouse should've stayed because it's a classic, y'know? a back-breaking pain but,, still loved.
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Swamp Buggies 1979-2011
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
It is one of the classic theme parks
@minhajurrahman1361 5 жыл бұрын
fire
@Jamtartz 6 жыл бұрын
My nan used to work at the park before she retired and was there when Geoffrey Thompson died, she performed cpr on him
@Coaster_Cray_Cray 5 жыл бұрын
That is really interesting. R.I.P Geoffrey Thompson
@nootnoot4576 6 жыл бұрын
Old but gold
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Drench Falls Log Flume 1967-2006
@Vexxed1 7 жыл бұрын
Fun fact Pepsi max big one was originally offered to great Yarmouth pleasure beach but they denied so it got sent to Blackpool
@Rachiec2009 6 жыл бұрын
wow
@Theme-Park-Kingdom 6 жыл бұрын
That is complete BS, I hope you are being sarcastic 😂
@cart1sluvr 5 жыл бұрын
But why would they not want it? It would've attracted loads of visitors. Never mind tho, because I love Blackpool and the pleasure beach.
@danielledewitt1 5 жыл бұрын
Vexxed You shouldn’t tell lies.
@Coaster_Cray_Cray 5 жыл бұрын
Don’t lie. Geoffrey Thompson likes Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point and wanted an Arrow Hyper like it, that’s why we have The Big One Sponsored by Pepsi Max. A real fun fact you should’ve said is that the track and supports for The Big One we’re stored at Blackpool Airport before being transferred to BPB
@tjanimationsandmemes5031 5 жыл бұрын
2017 wild mouse closed 2018 icon: the ride opened
@deletedchannel926 7 жыл бұрын
I first went to the park in 1959 as a young kid about 4 I loved it until all the rides that I loved closed
@duster15670 5 ай бұрын
Some of these rides can be downloaded & ridden for nostalgia on the game 'planet coaster' PS5....(all dlc needs downloading too)....the ghost-train, river caves,Alice in wonderland, big dipper, gold mine even the log flume is there...... arthurperno 2 has videos on youtube and is same name on the game to subscribe to...he's done a great job!!!
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Tidal Wave 1980-1997
@hettyoflynn5496 3 ай бұрын
15:05 this is so funky
@2003gamerflashfungirly 21 күн бұрын
yeahhhhhhhh!
@liamk7774 4 жыл бұрын
Rollercoaster (Nickelodeon streak) is the 2nd rollercoaster in Blackpool pleasure beach. Like if it is.
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. The Whip 1914-2008
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. The Twist 1980s-1996
@bilaal_ali 8 жыл бұрын
What was the music called for 17:07 to the end of the video?
@peterrayle973 6 жыл бұрын
The song is on KZfaq. Type in "Blackpool Pleasure beach theme song" in the search box and you will find it. The KZfaq channels name is "alanm4072 " . The song was used in their TV advert campaign and was played around the park during 2005 - 2009 i think?
@alistairthegamer1122 7 жыл бұрын
theme park callum . u should make m&ds park history when it opened in scotland .
@xxnicelucyxxMSP 6 жыл бұрын
Alistair the gamer I'd love that! I live 20 minutes away from it so it would be cool to see the history
@___rxplays___898 8 жыл бұрын
i'm going to Blackpool on Monday and going to the pleasure beach on Wednesday. Any tips on what roller coasters to go on.
@ThemeParkCallum 8 жыл бұрын
There are a great selection of rollercoasters there including the classics and the UK's tallest rollercoaster, The Big One. I would say try to brave them all, depending how busy it is! I hope you enjoy your visit!
@___rxplays___898 8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the ideas, i'm going to try and see if i can manage all off them with the time i have.
@sponge20 7 жыл бұрын
Love the history of thus park, Loved the original log flume. Not many left in the UK.
@ThemeParkCallum 7 жыл бұрын
It has got some great history!
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. 4D Cinema 2007-2008
@robbiecrosbie4506 8 жыл бұрын
I've always loved going here but went last year and it's just got a totally different feel to the park now. everything just seems crammed in and having to pay an entrance fee just for walking around is a joke. we took a disabled child who could not go on anything and was confined to his pushchair and they still charged us
@Gordon669 8 жыл бұрын
I agree. If you're not going on rides it should be free. After all you're still going to be spending inside the park. Sort it pleasure beach
@bazahaza 7 жыл бұрын
It keeps out the chavs and the drunks.
@masterknife8423 7 жыл бұрын
Robbie Crosbie Yeah but now the park isn't free entry anymore it will probably feel safer. And nowadays there's more trouble on the streets than there was back then
@eddiewilliams7727 7 жыл бұрын
Robbie Crosbie maybe it should be free for the disabled and old folk. but , i 100% agree with the £6 charge even if you dont want to ride. cuts out the riff raff , chavs and yobs. far safer enviroment. watch the beginning of lost boys and that is what you would get knowadays if it werent for the basic charge. think about , it is not a gyp....travelling fair.
@danielledewitt1 7 жыл бұрын
Robbie Crosbie Disabled people can go on rides. I kniw because I'm disabled. Just get the E band.
@nolanpayne 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Phantom Chase Early 1980s-Late 1980s
@maxcruickshank2713 3 жыл бұрын
1982-1988
@thehhtravels3782 8 жыл бұрын
what do you use to make the history videos?
@capri5754 6 жыл бұрын
The new ride at Blackpool is called Icon :3 opened this year i think
@robinvercoe7707 5 жыл бұрын
you forgot to mention that space invader 2 was moved to fun city (brean leisure park) and opened easter 2011
@Sophie-wu7hg 6 жыл бұрын
Theres still a pleasureland is Southport right? I think i went in 2016
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