Sunday, March 28, 2010

Edith Centre, Blackpool

Edith Centre, Blackpool

There are no prizes for guessing that this building, The Edith Centre, is in Blackpool. The tower is a bit of a giveaway. And I suppose that no-one will be surprised to learn that the Edith Centre now houses a modern chain. A fast food chain at that, McDonald's no less.

Edith Centre, Blackpool

But high on the building, either side of the clock there are these wonderful series of stone seagulls.

Edith Centre, Blackpool

Posted by David Thompson
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4 comments:

  1. HelsMarch 29, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    I am glad this Deco building survived in Blackpool, even if it is covered in the dreaded Mackers's advertising. The amazing Blackpool Lido, built in a very similar period (1923), was replaced by something that lacks the monumentality of the the original.

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  2. David ThompsonMarch 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    I know Hels but better they become Golden Arches than be demolished.

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  3. Shows in BlackpoolApril 11, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Blackpool has some really wonderful buildings. But a lot of them are hidden in back streets or by modern fascias. As Hels said the lido was a great building but is sadly gone. Hopefully now the Council own the Winter Gardens and the Tower they will make the most of the buildings and maintain them properly so we dont loose them.

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  4. David ThompsonApril 11, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I hope so too. There is no doubt that proper maintenance, conservation and use of older buildings can aid everything from tourism to community pride.

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