Tamsin Cooke, Heritage at Risk Projects Officer at Historic England, said: 'It really is incredible to see the work which has gone on here – which is exactly as it would have been carried out when the ballroom was built all those years ago, those traditional methods are still being used today. Dancers hope to be allowed to step on … 'Everyone wants to end their career on a high – and I don't think I could get a better high than working at the Ballroom. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. To find out more, please visit the Blackpool Tower Facebook page here. The park was founded in 1896 by A. W. G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite and has been family owned and operated since its inception. Find auditions in London and across the UK including television auditions, open auditions, film auditions, theatre auditions, acting jobs, dance auditions and auditions for commercials. 'It is so important to preserve buildings such as this and a ballroom which dancers and families world-wide enjoy so much!'. The park was founded in 1896 by A. W. G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite and has been family owned and operated since its inception. 480,328 were here. Inflation on the rise: Price of milk, bread, meat and energy rose 4.2% this year - the fastest since 2008 - as the economy recovers from COVID - but is it rebounding too fast? Meanwhile the ballroom has undergone its most extensive work programme and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. Mooky's Tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore. Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage added: 'The Blackpool Tower Ballroom has been at the heart of British dance for more than a century, annually hosting the Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special. The team has discovered signatures under the murals that adorn the ornate plasterwork ceiling showing the last time anyone was in this space was in 1957. Read about our approach to external linking. Now, as in 2012, there is no Ringmaster at all. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! Blackpool Tower Circus has featured many great Ringmasters over the years. 'The Culture Recovery Fund grant awarded by Historic England for the repair work has been a great opportunity. Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment.Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime the ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years.A team of highly skilled craftsmen, who worked on projects including the Queen’s … 17,642 people follow this. And the ballroom is a real jewel in Blackpool's crown! or. When the dungeon was open during coronavirus restrictions groups were limited and … Strictly's Blackpool … Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park situated on Blackpool's South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The famous dancing competition's annual trip to Blackpool is also on the schedule, after being scrapped last year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Log In. The work was led by Hayles and Howe, specialists in ornamental plaster work and scagliola. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. 480,328 were here. Each worker has climbed an average of 85 flights of scaffolding every day to restore the ballroom to its original glory. 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The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is one step closer to reopening its doors and welcoming back Strictly Come Dancing after undergoing a £1.1million refurbishment.. 480,409 were here. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it is 518 feet (158 metres) tall and is the 125th-tallest freestanding tower in the world. Forgot account? Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894.When it opened, Blackpool Tower was the tallest man made structure in the British Empire. Published 21 November 2020. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Kenny Mew, General Manager of The Blackpool Tower, said he cannot wait to re-open the ballroom. Strictly usually travels to Blackpool for one weekend towards the middle of the series in November, with the remaining celebrity couples getting the chance to perform in the legendary Tower Ballroom. Project manager Keith Langton, pictured viewing the work, said this was one of the most impressive projects of his career, Workers such as specialist painter Peter Baker (pictured) climbed average of 85 flights of scaffolding daily in six month period, 'It has been an absolute pleasure and honour! 480.234 waren hier. Community See All. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. US may reach herd immunity after all, survey suggests: Nearly 70% of adults say they WILL get vaccinated against Covid or already have as the share who will refuse the shot falls to 17%, 'Her time is up - and she knows it!' Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. When the attraction re-opens, pre-booking your visit online is essential for all guests. 'Blackpool is a real icon of British seaside. 'I am delighted that, thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund, the ballroom has been fully restored and is getting ready to reopen and host fantastic dances and events once more.'. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. This is a once in a lifetime project that I feel incredibly fortunate to have been involved in. 17,402 people like this. Create New Account. Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime the ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. The current managing director is Bean's great-granddaughter Amanda Thompson. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! This the longest period of time in its history the ballroom has been closed, with the exception of the fire in 1956/7. Create New Account. 480,845 were here. 480,597 were here. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. It has been made possible thanks to a lifeline grant of £764,000 as part of the Government's unprecedented £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, together with funding from Blackpool Council, taking the total investment to £1.1million. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 480,403 were here. 'We cannot wait to reopen our doors and invite the public to experience the splendour of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom first hand, whether they are taking to the dancefloor, enjoying afternoon tea or simply taking in the incredible surroundings. © 2021 BBC. 'This is a huge grant for Historic England to award but we are extremely excited about the opportunity to make a difference to such a well-known and well-loved location – not just for today's visitors – but for generations to come. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon is currently seeking new, talented actors for this thrilling attraction that will take you back to Blackpool’s darkest history. Not Now. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! Keith Langton, project manager, said: 'I thought Buckingham Palace had the wow factor – which obviously it absolutely did. 480,589 were here. 480,698 were here. These historic works took place following a fire in the building which caused severe damage to the ballroom. 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Blackpool Tower's world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public after a £1.1m refurbishment. This is a very historical moment for Blackpool. 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Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime the ballroom has undergone its most extensive programme of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. More cuts! The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! Keith added: 'We are just not seeing enough young people coming through. Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. 1:01. ', He has, however, warned of the desperate need to recruit more young craftspeople into what he describes as a 'rare trade.'. The iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom is one step closer to being reopened after an extensive £1.1million refurbishment, During the work, the team uncovered historic newspaper cuttings and cigarette packets behind fibrous ornate plaster work, Pictured: Fibrous plasterer Lucas Withey working on the ornate ceiling during the restoration of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Blackpool Tower Ballroom awarded £760k funding. Workers each climbed an average of 85 flights of scaffolding daily to restore the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom to its original glory. Project manager Keith Langton said: "It is a project I will never forget and perhaps even a project for me to retire on. About See All. They discovered newspapers dating back to 1911, old cigarette packs and a walking stick believed to date back to the 1950s during work on angel figures on the ballroom ceiling. 'Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the ballroom has now been closed for over 12 months, we are hoping to re-open on June 21, if the Government's continued road map out of lockdown goes to plan!'. Taking advantage of the lockdown, a team, including some of the most highly skilled craftsmen in the country dedicated more than 21,000 hours, over a period of six months to restore the historic venue. Strictly usually travels to Blackpool for a weekend towards the middle of the series in November, with the remaining celebrity couples getting the chance to perform in the legendary Tower Ballroom but it was cancelled last season due to coronavirus. Caitlyn Jenner DID vote in the 2020 election: Records show the gubernatorial candidate went to the polls despite her claim she went to play golf instead... but who did she back? The venue, which dates back to 1894 and is known by millions as the home to Strictly Come Dancing's annual ballroom special, has undergone the most extensive programme of work and deep clean for more than 60 years. See more of The Blackpool Tower Dungeon on Facebook. It is essential more young people take up careers in this sector. Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. Blackpool Tower Dungeons (Image: Daily Record) Blackpool Tower Dungeon is now accepting bookings for visitors from May 22. What happens to your body in extreme heat? Blackpool boy, 9, killed in lightning strike on playing field . Published: 06:43 EDT, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 06:56 EDT, 12 May 2021. Dancers hope to be allowed to step on to the dancefloor on 21 June when the last Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Blackpool Dungeon. View the profiles of people named Blackpool Tower. 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The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! See more of The Blackpool Tower Dungeon on Facebook. 480,698 were here. Blackpool Tower's world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public after a £1.1m refurbishment. "Everyone wants to end their career on a high, and I don't think I could get a better high than working at the ballroom.". The iconic ballroom, located in … Last year, BBC's Strictly Come Dancing cancelled its annual Blackpool special due to the Covid pandemic. Strictly Come Dancing will be back with a bang this winter,  and is expected to return to Blackpool as part of its 13-show run. The work, led by Hayles and Howe, specialists in ornamental plaster work and scagliola, has also uncovered some incredibly rare and unusual finds – all discovered in the angel figures adorning the ballroom ceiling. Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom - usually home to the Strictly Come Dancing annual special - is preparing to reopen to the public after a £1.1 million refurbishment. Log In. Pictured: Alex Scott MBE and Neil Jones performing at the Tower Ballroom in 2019 during the show's last visit to the venue, The venue, which dates back to 1894 and is located in the Grade 1 listed Blackpool Tower (pictured), has undergone the most extensive programme of work and deep clean for more than 60 years after receiving funding for works from Historic England. Historic England has worked closely with the expert team leading the work on site. Only one in 40 Listed Buildings are given Grade 1 Listed status. Let our fabulous Blackpool Tower Circus clowns Mooky and Mr Boo brighten up your Easter weekend with their ever so slightly adapted practice routine from home! You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Its 12,000 sq ft (3,567 sq m) dancefloor was first opened in 1894 and comprises of 30,602 separate blocks of mahogany, oak and walnut, The last 12 months is the longest it has been closed since 1957 when a fire caused by a discarded cigarette cost £500,000 and took two years to repair, It hosts one of the most popular weeks of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing show where the celebrities can strut their stuff on a dancefloor nine times the size of the studio floor. The current managing director is Bean's great-granddaughter Amanda Thompson. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is one step closer to reopening its doors and welcoming back Strictly Come Dancing after undergoing a £1.1million refurbishment. The iconic ballroom, located in the Grade 1 Listed Blackpool Tower, is hoping to re-open on June 21, providing the Government's latest road-map out of lockdown goes to plan. The Legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom, which dates back to 1894, has undergone the most extensive refurbishment in more than 60 years in a huge project completed during lockdown. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! The work has also uncovered some incredibly rare and unusual finds – all discovered in the angel figures adorning the ballroom ceiling. 'Fibrous plastering – the key trade being used on the refurbishment - is becoming a rare trade and we just cannot allow this to happen. Read about our approach to external linking. Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park situated on Blackpool's South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The official page for The Blackpool Tower - creating over 120 years of family fun! The work on the period plasterwork ceiling was made possible thanks to a £764,000 grant from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund, together with funding from Blackpool Council. Including the much missed Norman Barrret MBE. The tower's general manager, Kenny Mew, said he could not wait to reopen. These have included newspapers dating back to 1911, old cigarette packs which would be museum pieces today and even an old walking stick, believed to date back to the early fifties. Fears of war as Israel-Gaza violence escalates1, Covid-19 pandemic was preventable, report says2, Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show after 19 years3, Republicans oust Trump critic from leadership role4, Why an Israeli mayor is warning of civil war5, Facebook moderator: ‘Every day was a nightmare’6, Anger over rapist mayor working from behind bars7, Spooky 'Finding Nemo' fish washes up on US beach8, Hollywood golden age star Norman Lloyd dies at 1069, Cameroon jails transgender women for five years10. 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