After a night spent investigating the good side, the most haunted team returns to face the terrors that await them in the evil side. A look round this impressive theatre, opened as a music hall in 1897 and now undergoing restoration. Vanessa is the author of 14 books on the history of fairgrounds, circus and early film and popular entertainment. Morecambe winter gardens ghost hunts paranormal eye uk.
Through fund raising and donations they hope to be able to rebuild this glorious theatre and. The lovely friends of morecambe winter gardens allowed myself and a couple of friends to spend some time exploring their magnificent building and taking some photos. Morecambe and heysham past and present public group. Morecambe winter gardens opened its doors in july 1897 and consisted of the theatre, ballroom, restaurants and gardens at the rear. Beach and marine gardens crazy golf, bowling, kick about area, an innovative new childrens playground, open grass areas and two pitch and putt courses at beach and marine gardens. The morecambe winter gardens, morecambe is a former theatre that currently hosts a variety of events. Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.
In 1986 the friends of the winter gardens charity was formed and in 2006 bought the theatre and formed the morecambe winter gardens preservation trust company. The theatre closed to the public in 1977 and was listed the. Aug 27, 2012 a short video of a tour inside and outside the morcrcambe winter gardens with a few friends. A description about the access has not been added for this venue. The morecambe winter gardens preservation trust ltd was formed in 2006 in order to purchase the building which last month was named as one of the most at risk in the uk. Long term, the winter gardens building should have national and international reach and significance, as well as providing learning and engagement opportunities for all. A truly stunning auditorium awaits those who enter, this is the only remaining example of this style of architecture and it retains many of the original victorian features. The gardens are at the heart of the waterfront and make it a great spot from which to stroll along the seaside and enjoy the sights. Memories of morecambe, winter gardens c1955 morecambe musical festival from 1952 to 1959, aged 9 to 16 and at morecambe grammar school, i played the piano in the solo classes at the morecambe musical festival a premier event in the calendar of the winter gardens. Sep 18, 2014 w hen morecambes winter gardens opened in 1897, initially under the name of the victoria pavilion, it was one of the last great seaside pleasure palaces of the victorian era.
One of the most famous and quirky shops in morecambe in its day. They stayed at the elms hotel, in bare, on the outskirts of morecambe, to escape overzealous fans. Morecambe winter gardens, morecambe nick humphries. This was once a venue for swimming baths, a grand theatre, a restaurant and a ballroom. The winter gardens is a highly visible, architecturally striking listed building on the promenade in. Designed by architects mangnall and littlewood, with frank matcham as a consulting architect, it was originally built as the victoria pavilion theatre in 1897 and was an extension to the existing winter gardens complex, which has since been demolished. The morecambe winter gardens opened as the victoria pavilion theatre in 1897 and is situated on the. The most haunted team is in lancashire for a twopart investigation of morecambe winter gardens a once thriving theatre and music hall. The winter gardens looks set to be morecambes next heritage success story, joining the restored 1930s midland hotel as a mustsee building. The winter gardens in morecambe is staging a comeback. Find upcoming events at morecambe winter gardens in morecambe. Morecambe winter gardens is a truly daunting and frightening location which will send chills through even the most hardened sceptic and you can join haunted happenings at this dark, haunted theatre and attempt to witness the ghosts of morecambe winter gardens. The morecambe winter gardens preservation trust continues to repair and look after the building.
Morecambe and heysham sd4364 marine road central, morecambe 9391545 south side 071077 nos. New board of trustees promise great and creative future for. Morecambe winter gardens part 2 the building youtube. Devonshire hall morecambe baths, palace, and aquarium alhambra theatre winter gardens victoria pavilion theatre. It is now able to programme events, but with such a large structure, there is still much to do. View all attractions near the old pier bookshop on tripadvisor. The basement of the winter gardens which is approached by a separate entrance from marine road and also from bath street is divided into first and second class refreshment bars commodious billiard saloon with six billiard tables, large store room fronting to bath street which during the busy season can be used as an additional refreshment bar, ladies and gentlemans lavatories, store. Morecambe and heysham past and present public group facebook. There was a grand opening on 26th march 1934, mr smirk travelled thousands of miles to book successful shows. M94020 displaying photos 1 45 of 94 in total 1 2 3 next. The winter gardens are said to be divided in half, with the good spirits residing on one side, and the evil spirits inhabiting the other.
The team uncovers mischievous spirits, a mysterious death and finds that the building has a split personality. Christopher thomond for the guardian morecambes late 20thcentury history contains just as much willful destruction and avarice. Morecambe winter gardens events venue in morecambe. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. When it comes to big names, there really are very few who havent trodden the boards at morecambe s winter gardens. Ranked third in a book of the 50 worst places to live in the uk.
If you represent this venue please submit your information using the venues tab above. The original building included seawater baths, a ballroom and bars, part of a rich and high class victorian attraction. Even in the dead of night, morecambe winter gardens captivates you and pulls you in to the dreams of those that performed there. Make offer morecambe, promenade from east, winter gardens, carriages, animated 1916 lancs morecambe from winter gardens postcard with horse tram c. Morecambe winter gardens morecambe, winter garden, seaside. Originally known as the victorian pavillion, it dates back to 1897 and could seat over 2000 people. The aim is to be a catalyst at the heart of morecambe s regeneration and we hope to create a multi purpose cultural, heritage and community venue with a variety of uses. Morecambe winter gardens ghost hunts, morecambe ghost hunts. A short video of a tour inside and outside the morcrcambe winter gardens with a few friends. Slightly male oriented, with lots of warhistory books, less. See more ideas about morecambe, cinema theatre and lancaster.
Haunted evenings will be spending a weekend up in lancashire and will be kickstarting the haunted weekend at the stunning morecambe winter gardens. Open air shows on the west end pier were produced by singers herman and constance wells and featured yorkshire comedian tony lester. In addition to all the improvements the corporation have in hand in the beautifying and widening of the front, private. Sylvie halsted loved a glass of saspirella cordial in bobs. One of morecambe s landmark buildings is the partially renovated victoria pavilion or morecambe winter gardens. Morecambes winter gardens were originally built in 1897 and named the victorian pavillion theatre as part of an existing complex dating back to 1878. Ghost hunt morecambe winter gardens haunted evenings. Morecambe winter gardens limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Morecambe winter gardens was a place that in its heyday would of been a wonderful place to have visited, yet it still holds a charm and wonder and can feel your imagination of what a delight it would have been. Morecambe winter gardens preservation trust limited gov.
See more ideas about morecambe, lancashire, old pictures. Victoria pavilion winter gardens in morecambe, gb cinema. The future is looking rosy for morecambe, with plans afoot for an eden project in the north. The winter gardens, which are undergoing restoration. Through fund raising and donations they hope to be able to rebuild this glorious theatre and once again see the curtains rise. Morecambe photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of morecambe everything old photos old maps. Over the years the stage has played host to many famous stars of stage and screen, george formby, gracie fields, vera lynn, the who and the rolling stones to name a few. The team will be guiding you around this magnificent building after dark, covering every corner in the quest to capture paranormal evidence. Heritage at risk in the north west 2019 historic england. My wife and i stopped into the old pier book for a browse.
Winter gardens one of the most iconic buildings to adorn the morecambe promenade is the victoria pavilion, more commonly known now as the winter gardens. Dominating the promenade and located across the road from the beautiful, art deco midland hotel, the winter gardens is one of the norths oldest and most iconic buildings. There are three trustees all who are passionate about the winter gardens building and the regeneration of morecambe. The morecambe winter gardens preservation trust ltd was formed in 2006 in order to purchase the building. For @ morecambewg pic 1 abel heywood & sons morecambe guide book. The theatre was built beside the earlier winter gardens and empress ballroom. The winter gardens opened as the victoria pavilion theatre in the last. The aim is to be a catalyst at the heart of morecambes regeneration and we hope to create a multi purpose cultural, heritage and community venue with a variety of uses. The winter gardens is a highly visible, architecturally striking building in the heart of morecambe. It is considered to be one of morecambes most significant features, and a campaign for its restoration has been ongoing since 1986.
Morecambe winter gardens opened its doors in july 1897 and consisted of the. For a start, the winter gardens is one of only a few surviving examples of. The morecambe winter gardens, morecambe disabled access. The team spends a second night at morcambe winter gardens. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The winter gardens in morecambe was opened as the victoria pavilion theatre in the last years of the 19th century and. Sep 17, 2011 a look round this impressive theatre, opened as a music hall in 1897 and now undergoing restoration. The morecambe winter gardens theatre morecambe ghost nights. The winter gardens is a grade ii listed building in morecambe, lancashire, england. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The old pier bookshop morecambe 2020 all you need to know. Oct 10, 20 the winter gardens, which are undergoing restoration. W hen morecambes winter gardens opened in 1897, initially under the name of the victoria pavilion, it was one of the last great seaside pleasure palaces of the victorian era. The winter gardens, morecambe 1025280 historic england.