Bispham, Palm Court From The North c.1955
Photo ref: B744011
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Photo ref: B744011
Photo of Bispham, Palm Court From The North c.1955

More about this scene

Here we have a good view of the tram track near Palm Court at the Cavendish Road stop on the high cliffs (a lift was available to convey visitors to the shore and the Promenade). The painted board to the right appears to be a feature of Blackpool Illuminations; this long stretch of lights, switched on in early autumn to lengthen the holiday season, ended at Bispham.

A Selection of Memories from Bispham

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bispham

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What a joy to see the stained glass window again. Every childhood Christmas with my beloved mum & dad, my brother and I would enter the fancy dress competition in this very room. Also we eagerly awaited the arrival of Father Christmas, coming down the lift!! So many families we met year after year, every Christmas, catered for by Jean Coleman and her husband. Thanks to Mum and Dad for the most wonderful memories.
So many happy days with my & other families waiting for Chritmas to arrive as a child in the 1970s. Jean Coleman managing the Hotel, with her husband as head Chef. I shall never forget the sound of all the proud father's (including my own) singing carols on Christmas morning before breakfast. Mums keeping their excited children in check. Waiting for Father Christmas to come down in the lift (!) after lunch. Panto ...see more