Every town in Britain needs a guy like you that really cares about it, knows all the history etc it would save the UK from degrading the way it is. As long as people listen I suppose, I don't know if they will🙄
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@storm3698 Жыл бұрын
Very good point
@moonagedaydream4489 Жыл бұрын
Great comment! 😊
@fluffymacfly3405 Жыл бұрын
I agree English sea. . .from holiday with my parents in the 60s to see it is now sad see demise.....lost alot seaside charm.greenery
@robbiekop7 Жыл бұрын
It's John Shuttleworth 😲
@jayoneill1533 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing that Blackpool has derelict buildings on the oceanfront. Such a sad state of affairs but I’m afraid you need to get used to people living in tents…
@helentucker6407 Жыл бұрын
Crying shame all those beautiful old houses just left...thanks for tour 👍
@dougaldouglas8842 Жыл бұрын
About time some greenery was put in place to break up the concrete look. Hope the council does a better job than councils around the country, councils looking as though smack heads with the mess they make.
@lin9821 Жыл бұрын
I was a child when we went there but it was very depressing… the horses drawing the vehicles broke my heart. They looked so sad 😞
@garymitchell8394 Жыл бұрын
My favourite part of Blackpool Stephen, up the North pier end...I've been visiting Blackpool since the 80s and it's always had its issues, but I just think it's part of its charm. The town will survive whatever happens as long as the tower stands! Can't wait to visit soon ❤
@johnbarter3446 Жыл бұрын
The Tower is a monument to the past, as to are the Piers, Trams, Landau's and the Pleasure Park, totally outdated in present society, I speak as a 70yrs old, the Blackpool Clown Council should be asked where all the money went,when the town was in its Heyday! how have we ended up with such an abysmal dump!
@kathtrevains860 Жыл бұрын
Love the North Pier
@helendent248 Жыл бұрын
The Savoy had a lovely cocktail bar quite a few years ago. That tent needs removing it’s not right
@anythingbootneck Жыл бұрын
Can’t help but feel sorry for the holiday makers. Hopefully, the weather improves for them. Another excellent video Stephen!👍🏻
@vordman Жыл бұрын
Yes, what a shame. Same for the shops who rely on them. But the weather is the weather.
@X-GamerPro-HD Жыл бұрын
Rain or shine you gotta give Stephen credit he does an amazing job at entertaining everyone. Well done Stephen never stop filming!
@carolinewaite7185 Жыл бұрын
A great video as always x So sad British people have to pitch up tents whilst some hotels are full of certain people being housed and fed in comfort by my tax! 😢😡
@tracysmith245 Жыл бұрын
in lovely Llandudno last weekend the rain was horrid
@theabandonedhunter3604 Жыл бұрын
Wow blustery Sir! 💨🌧️ good video that Sir and thanks for braving the weather! ….Smithy
@dianemckill5708 Жыл бұрын
When I was there in April there was a tent along at South pier
@TheROLLER1953 Жыл бұрын
Camping next to the north hotels !! Wouldn't have happened 45 yrs ago !! GREAT VIDEO STEPHEN.
@westyham1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen from an expat from Cleveleys, I now live in New Jersey USA and today it's 96 degrees farenhight, we are having a heatwave, thank god for air conditioning, but would love some rain right now, love the videos and keeping up with good old blighty 🥵🇬🇧🇺🇸
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
96º phew! 😰
@GerardONeill-mx1th Жыл бұрын
The people who hold the deeds to these neglected properties surely must be on file at the land registry & therefore held accountable for their upkeep. It is not fair on those others who strive to keep the majesty & dignity of Blackpool alive !?! You're keeping it real & relevant as always Stephen ..... Hang on to your hat though ! 🌬️🌊🌬️👍🤣😎
@snowmanbuzzfm Жыл бұрын
Problem is Gerard is alot of these abandoned properties are now owned by the banks the repossessed them from the original owners who could no longer pay the mortgage anymore due to rising costs of interest rates and low take up of holiday makers. To the banks they are just commodities and they have no care for the local environment and how they look.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gerard.
@lindenbutters9396 Жыл бұрын
Some cannot afford the upkeep. Unfortunately there are no grants to help them. It aught to be the job of the heritage society to help practically perhaps, talk is cheap! I bet the old buildings outlast the new ones. I'm pleased to say that in Wales our Victorian heritage is cherished. Llandudno is a great example attracting praise and visitors from afar because of this. Lord forbid Blackpool gets trashed by bulldozers and penny pinching development! Those big unmanageable former homes of the wealthy could make great homes for the many homeless in this housing crisis if made in to flats. The government aught to do something as there is a minister for housing. Never mind build new homes, these are already ready for many who would be pleased and proud to live in them.
@gdj6298 Жыл бұрын
Trouble is, if the owner can't - or won't - fork out for the upkeep.......that's when buildings (to use Private Eye's term) 'mysteriously go on fire'.!
@kenstevens5065 Жыл бұрын
Heritage, history what's that? I'm afraid that our younger generation, in my view, through education, social and mainstream media aren't interested. Add a Government who aren't capable or really interested in our country and this is what you get. Tents and derelict buildings, the new normality coming to a town near you.
@davidnm21 Жыл бұрын
What an eyesore some of those former hotels and that row of houses dreadful can they not do something to get them back to their former glory. As for the homeless guy in the tent, very sad. Weather is truly awful for July.
@jj68 Жыл бұрын
I grew up on Charnley Rd from 1980-2000 my folks had a guest house. I can honestly say that B'pool was a fantastic place then. I drove for Blue Busses in the 90's the 333 used to terminate at Gynn Sq and I spent many a freezing night sat outside the Savoy before starting the return run to Mereside. I remember the tragedy very well as I was at Tyldesley High Scl and it was a huge talking point...It's looking grim now, North shore was always the posh end. Look at it now.
@Clara-ph7my Жыл бұрын
I agree the North Shore needs something doing urgently, to attract the tourists back that end. Even when I visit we never venture that far anymore.
@jj68 Жыл бұрын
With a heavy heart I moved away in 05. But looking back now I'm glad that I did.
@jackymitchell8487 Жыл бұрын
One of the councils worst ever decisions Stephen to knock down the Derby baths.Would have been a fabulous building if correctly maintained.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Yes it's a shame it had to be demolished. It would have been better to repurpose it.
@vordman Жыл бұрын
Me and a mate went looking for the Derby Baths in the early 2000s because we heard it was a superb building. We were very disappointed to hear it had been demolished.
@user-nc2oc3kg5o Жыл бұрын
I moved away from Blackpool in 2019. It has changed so much since then. So many buildings pulled down, and many are just boarded up.
@DisneyMarkUK Жыл бұрын
I know that a lot of the prom is an absolute tip but I still love it’s all, I hope one day it’s all refurbished.
@racheljohnson9687 Жыл бұрын
I do like some of the building up on the North Shore I still say it's a shame about the Hacketts 😢 Cliffs is such a beautiful building & the Jubilee Gardens are a little hidden gen 👍
@maxinemcgrath1756 Жыл бұрын
Have a good nite Stephen. Lovely little garden. Thank u for all the vlogs 👍⭐
@belong53 Жыл бұрын
They should never be left empty. Compulsory purchase and redevelop or modernize
@brendasword8903 Жыл бұрын
Thaks Stephen i enjoyed that once again thanks
@nigelspeller1850 Жыл бұрын
When they said cheap holidays I had no idea they referred to a tent on Jubilee gardens
@YvonneMason-eb7lh Жыл бұрын
Thanks for braving the elements for us Stephen. Another interesting video and love the history.
@richardgraham5131 Жыл бұрын
Love the cherry blossom story the shoe polish. Great knowledge stephen
@johnbarter3446 Жыл бұрын
The epitaph will read, a Victim of its own Complacency!
@emmalouiseross7554 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for vlogging on my 40th birthday
@alexplane5359 Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday 🎂 🥳
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday
@richywiggins3845 Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree Blackpool needs a lot more green space. The derelict hotels are never going to be hotels again so they should knock them down and convert them into green spaces.
@colinparry3419 Жыл бұрын
This is the best channel on KZfaq . Fact.
@lesleyevans7482 Жыл бұрын
There's always a tent opposite the Manchester pub when I'm going to work in a morning next to them water pipe things.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think they camp by that building for the treatment works.
@storm3698 Жыл бұрын
You showed the hotel Belvedere that used to be my favourite go to hotel. Unfortunately the old owners left and they had such brilliant entertainment and the chef followed and he was very good. Still a good hotel but i miss the old days
@storm3698 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love your videos. As i said in earlier comments, there will always be a part of my heart in Blackpool as lots of good memories. Was last here in April for my gfs birthday. Missing the place.
@L0reburne Жыл бұрын
I seen 3 tents along the prom at the weekend ( including that one) The Sunday roast at the Gynn is amazing BTW...highly recommended !
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Must try the Gynn some time!
@gordoncook1056 Жыл бұрын
Good evening to everyone in blackpool,yes weather not exactly summer ,and it’s the same up here in Livingston,best wishes folks stay safe.👍😎Gordon.😜
@ashandloo Жыл бұрын
Really interesting Video Steve Looking at the changing Face of Blackpool, Interesting as Always Thanks.👍🚶🚶
@nbvhoho2738 Жыл бұрын
I hope all the hotels sell the calendar most are advertising for christmas now people would def buy em Loads of positives for blackpool as well
@fidgetspinner343 Жыл бұрын
Stephen looking very smart, stylish and a real transformation nowadays compared to a few years ago. Looking good 👍
@markstramtrainbuscapades1729 Жыл бұрын
Happy memories of walking through the Jubilee Gardens (originally the Gynn Sunken Gardens) when a lad in the seventies. There used to be wishing wells at either end, which you throw coins for a charity into, trying to hit a bell as you did so. Then it was fish & chips from the Gynn Supper Bar, followed by a walk to North Pier, a go on the arcades and then back to the digs on the tram! Happy Days!
@islasandjessicas Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Britannia are very very unlikely to spend any money on any of their hotels, except what is absolutely essential. Historically, hotels and holiday parks that have been purchased by Britannia Group, have been run on a shoestring, with no investment in them, and they slowly go downhill, and I speak from experience of having stayed at their hotels with the work I used to do. - Jess.
@lparky4409 Жыл бұрын
The royal Albion in Brighton, a Brittania, caught fire recently and had to be partially demolished.
@beciphillips96889 ай бұрын
Hello Stephen. Another good vlog 👍🏻👍🏻 Just shows how once glorious buildings in Blackpool have gone into decline. It's heartbreaking. Sadly this pattern is all over coastal places all over our country. Just sad, all the homeless, ex servicemen and these buildings are left to rot. The govermnent don't help at all, you'd think they would help owners of B and B's. 😢 x
@johnbeeston2473 Жыл бұрын
another good one its vary big changeing
@Finglesham Жыл бұрын
Fire is the developer's best friend in any town but seems to well known in Blackpool. Those empty dwellings will succumb in time. If you had more green spaces you would have more tents. where do these people go to the toilet? Do they dig holes? like Scouts in olden days? Improvement = deterioration in the quality of life throughout the UK. Thanks for this entertaining videos.
@DarkEnchantressOfAllThee Жыл бұрын
With the derby baths I got told it wasn't safe to continue around the time it was demolished, full of cockroaches and they said it was too expensive to continue running and unfit for purpose It was sad to see it go, although it was before my time, a lot of protests and unrest once it got bulldozed Sad to see it end especially with the brilliant history it had and the attractions it brought over the decades
@uk-martin4905 Жыл бұрын
The Derby Baths were unusual in that they were seawater baths. I understood that the serious level of sewerage pollution on the Fylde coast at that time was cited as a reason for the baths'closure. I, too, vaguely recall a link between the closure of the baths and the soon-to-be-open Sandcastle centre.
@cnichol10 Жыл бұрын
Was there last week and there were 2 tents on the lower walkway just along from the Metropol Hotel. Really enjoyed the weeks holiday there.
@jacquelinemccann1493 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Stephen for another great video hope you didn't get too wet, love the Irish sea when it's like that😊👏
@wendyjones2351 Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always wow what weather we are having its as bad here apparently the savoy Hotel isn't all that it's reviews are not great jubilee gardens is lovely such a shame them disused buildings they could be so nice have a great evening xx
@juliec70 Жыл бұрын
I love going to sit in jubilee gardens , they need more greenery in blackpool, ty Stephen great video 😊 x
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks Julie x
@juliec70 Жыл бұрын
@duncanletts4778 I sure did nice colour lol 😆 x
@DavidJones-oj4jz Жыл бұрын
Great video - I agree with you Blackpool needs more green areas, sadly for the building sites they'll become apartments - and Britannia hotel group is always voted the worst
@nigelspeller1850 Жыл бұрын
WOWSERS the weather
@mildredschulz Жыл бұрын
Another great video Stephen, those gardens look really nice would be lovely if there was more green in Blackpool. It’s a shame what is happening to all those old buildings. Hope you didn’t get to wet being out in this stormy weather. Take care of yourself. Don’t be catching a cold again. ❤️👍❤️🥰❤️
@robmorton4560 Жыл бұрын
Well done for braving the weather Stephen....
@johnbeeston2473 Жыл бұрын
like the new start
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@gavinhodgkins6643 Жыл бұрын
Keeping up with the gardens theme, they should put some green spaces between Central and South Piers to break up the concrete. Hoping the weather improves up there Stephen.
@williamlee1703 Жыл бұрын
I think those derelict hotels on the sea front might fall victim of a fire, of course I could be very wrong indeed.
@jasonwilletts559 Жыл бұрын
In the 80s those run down shells were lovely, well appointed hotels, I remember them when I was a kid. It's a shame how they've become
@robmorton4560 Жыл бұрын
Spent many a happy time is this area when I was a kid in the 60s.Used to also go on the gardens at Gyn Square.Remember playing pitch & putt & table tennis.Our small guest house that we stayed at was at the back of the gardens.The small gardens on the promenade near to the Cliffs hotel I'm sure had goldfish in the little water channels.....
@spex357 Жыл бұрын
My school held its swimming gala in there, shame its gone now.
@GiveUpRecords Жыл бұрын
Lots of love to blackpool❤🙏
@kennyfriars Жыл бұрын
Blackpool used great not any more everything is closed now All the great pubs
@georgesmellie8717 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another great informative vlog Stephen and thanks for going out in that weather for us
@uk-martin4905 Жыл бұрын
I believe the success of the gardens opposite the Cliffs Hotel is due to the fact that they are sunken and therefore have some shelter from both wind and sea spray. They are also situated much higher than any similar gardens could be south of Central Pier where the plants would be constantly deluged by seaspray and even, in severe weather, waves. The North Shore gardens feature Tamarisk (the windblown wispy shrub) which has a pink flower and enjoys being windblown, marigolds (which are sturdy) and (usually) very brightly-coloured daisy-type flowers called Mysembryanthemums which open in the sun (and close when its cloudy). The general greyness of Blackpool is a problem. One of the plus-factors of Blackpool is that everything is on the level by the sea but that is the sole reason why gardens cannot be successfully cultivated on the seafront. We have seen how mistaken the council was when it believed, despite all available evidence, it could have grassy areas on the Promenade. Perhaps artistic designs or imposing artwork using seashells might be an answer to bring some relief to an otherwise drab area.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks for naming the Tamarisk. They seem to thrive on the promenade. Sea Buckthorn is another great plant to grow here.
@nbvhoho2738 Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool could u get the cliff lift back open maybe u can get eden.project 3 the tower had great gardens maybe central can be a massive indoor garden buxton pavillion is rather good
@paulgriffin5237 Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool they have gardens on duglass prom isle of man
@bobbobby9798 Жыл бұрын
Derby baths, some people thought that by neglecting the building it would lead to it being demolished and the land had huge value. However the land never belonged to the council. Some bright spark let fridges be dumped into pit left after demolition, so now they would have to excavate it all before any development.
@manchesternjc7511 Жыл бұрын
Love the wet and wild videos. All of the atmosphere and none of the shivering 🥶 Things you do to keep us entertained! It is appreciated 😅
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@user-vc5mc5uv4u Жыл бұрын
another great video Stephen thank you 💨
@marymand48597 ай бұрын
What a pretty garden I will find it and have a sit next time I visit Blackpool. You are right , Blackpool could do with a few more green spaces x
@hotty268 Жыл бұрын
I've had some great weekends away in Blackpool, great memories, definitely one of our national treasures Blackpool, and well done to this guy, keeping us up to speed, likeable guy, good job M8 ❤
@quanchyplimp Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Margate, Cliftonville & Ramsgate in the UK, the glory days are long gone and are unlikely to come back. It is a similar fate for many seaside towns around the UK
@helendent248 Жыл бұрын
Lovely part of Blackpool, great video
@lukeframpton3671 Жыл бұрын
Slowly starting to loose all those beautiful buildings with character and history
@WarmasAsunnedcat Жыл бұрын
Great intro stephen. Great video love the gritty ones.
@claredelamer7940 Жыл бұрын
The Jubilee Gardens are lovely + should be extended for the WHOLE length of the Prom. The demolition site could become a Pocket Park with trees + swings etc. Trees, trees + more trees!
@johnboycash3225 Жыл бұрын
Britania own Pontins, and they can't even look after them holiday parks.
@davidsheppard1362 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I've only ever been to Blackpool once. It was to see The Illuminations, but I really went to see The Trams. I spent wall day riding around on them !
@richardjones8699 Жыл бұрын
Anyone who's watched 'Walk with Tim's' video on the Savoy is very aware of its delapidated condition. In terms of the Pembroke Hotel it was built in 1982.
@guypickup49667 ай бұрын
Thanks again Steven, great insight,I grew up down the road in Lytham st Anne's in Ansell we had a shop on woodlands road,but attended the brilliant catering college on ash field road, certainly changed
@richardhinchliffe1678 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog again stephen very interesting don’t know what the people coming on holiday would think if they have booked into a hotel next to the rundown row of buildings lol another fire waiting to happen tbh
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard.
@moonagedaydream4489 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Stephen, I love it when it's wild & windy. xx
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
Thanks Moonage xx
@alexplane5359 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Steven, could of brought a kite down to the promenade, ,"A walk on the wild side kites" maybe 🤔 very waffty there
@user-dp1bz4ql9f Жыл бұрын
Maybe the homeless in that tent bad weather hear too stay safe
@X-GamerPro-HD Жыл бұрын
They need to do something about them abandoned buildings.
@juliebilson6897 Жыл бұрын
Great video Stephen and I hope the weather improves also x
@heartofoak45 Жыл бұрын
Reference Jubilee Gardens, it might be helpful if the Parks Dept cut the grass occasionally. Very little cost and an instant improvement.
@sallychandler7859 Жыл бұрын
You're in Blackpool Biker territory Stephen 😂 So sad to see those derelict buildings. Great vlog.
@kathleenmccarroll3755 Жыл бұрын
Real nice green space Steven
@helmutweber8941 Жыл бұрын
Thank for this video
@dsmmovies Жыл бұрын
Another great video, got to admire the dedication in that weather.
@seancoffey2481 Жыл бұрын
I learnt to swim in the Darby Baths ! It was a grand building. If you look at the green coloured wall at the back of the field I think that is the only bit left of the baths wall. Also the Gynn Square gardens had a putting Golf course in it as well many years ago.
@russ7151 Жыл бұрын
I was there today filming it was a bit wet and windy this afternoon
@idontwantachannel2411 ай бұрын
We're coming to Blackpool for the first time next week and we've been enjoying your videos they're really helpful. I'm hoping to see the starlings The storm you showed on Tuesday 19th Sept I think was called storm Lee and it got up to 54 mph. Thank you fof all your work.
@glenkemp2071 Жыл бұрын
They need to sort out the promenade shame to see run down buildings 😢
@danielmorris9159 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Stephen nice too listen too you about the History yes a lot off space there where the Derby Baths were I’ve seen that bit off green grass area where l have stopped down that area whose campers should be on a proper camp site.
@ellismeah8110 Жыл бұрын
I noticed theirs a fair bit of investment going into Blackpool , which is nice to see ,after visiting regular over the years
@jennybates Жыл бұрын
The tide does come in downwards, in Blackpool. 😅
@Just_Phil_ Жыл бұрын
I once stayed at the Savoy Hotel (do not know the ownership at the time) when I was having my evening meal I could see a leak coming through the ceiling. A guest was having a shower without putting the curtain around the unit
@Brookman59 Жыл бұрын
Spent many a summer holidays in Blackpool as a young lad with my parents. Shame how it is now.
@scottmcculloch2190 Жыл бұрын
The big boys like travelodge and premier inn etc put the final nail in the coffin for lots of these hotels.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Жыл бұрын
They will repurpose as apartments or air b&b
@scott24679554 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe the weather Stephen, hopefully better weather for the air show , it was lovely last year , hopefully your be filming for that one , cleveleys is very windy