Blackpool South Shore Area by Night

I take you on a tour of the south shore area of Blackpool at night, starting at Waterloo Road.
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[@shm1270]

My favourite type of vlog, a night time walk with the sights and sounds and snippets of info about the places you pass! AWOTWS at it's best, thanks Stephen👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Sheila.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Do a video on brook collectables and the joke shop tour please Stephen ppl might want to see

[@janetdiggle5982]

Hi Stephen amazing video very busy down the south shore 🎉

[@nickdoyle2366]

Steve the other end of the car park that's where the druggies hang out you really need to go about with someone else

[@jennybates]

I remember a tiny little shop that sold D.C. and Marvel comics being in the Palladium buildings before it moved to the corner of Lytham Rd. It was called Thunderbooks because the old gent who ran it was a Gerry Anderson fan.

[@Shaunsfavourites]

I remember two buildings where the row of shops are. One a disco where Howard's brother Ian worked at, in 1980s. Also a men's outfitters where I bought some blue bell bottoms in the1970s.

[@juliec70]

Oh love the night walk abouts but stay safe Stephen 🙏 x 😊

[@jonnosmadworld8275]

Nice to see Pablo's still open and going strong. I have many memories of being dragged in there as a child in the seventies while my mum got a knickerbocker glory and all I wanted was to go to the pleasure beach!

[@jayoneill1533]

Great walkabout Stephen, it’s always fun to explore Blackpool with the guy who talks to himself. 😊

[@mikelitster39]

It's quite interesting to see an area at night, enjoyable ,thanks Stephen

[@Alb_01]

This is sad to watch, I had many family holidays on the prom near Waterloo Road in the 1980s & 90s. Woolworths, Victoria Market, New Market and lots of other shops and smaller markets, it was rare to see an empty shops back then. There was an Ice Cream Parlour opposite the Shoemarket where the Amusements are, they had gorgeous milkshakes. At the top of Waterloo Road was Thunderbooks, a small shops full a lot of collectable comics & sci-fi memorabilia, but I used to go there and buy American Wrestling magazines. Yes, this was sad to watch but it was great to see you walk past the hotel I used to stay at and see (& feel) the buzz of Blackpool at night with the Illuminations on as you walked to the Pleasure Beach - I've walked along there many many times. Brought back happy memories.

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

Stay safe Stephen. You always make my day when I watch your videos. You are a Blackpool legend!

[@waynepaxford7263]

It's great to see south shore area in the dark its different than seeing town centre all the time I can't wait for next video

[@jeanwalker3752]

Hi Stephen, another good video! It was nice to see around South Shore at night for a change. I think Waterloo Road looks better at night! I remember when Hartes was Woolworths and they had the wooden floor that dipped a bit when you walked on it. Oh happy days Stephen! Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video.xxxx

[@raybeaumont7670]

Cheers Stephen. A town of many contrasts - described very well by your good self. Just make sure you stay safe on those back streets. Best wishes from Wales.

[@DisneyMarkUK]

I love Waterloo Road & Lytham Road, it’s possible nostalgia from childhood holidays but I still find them adorable. Thanks Stephen for another fun tour. Could we have an updated Bond Street video please? Cheers

[@Drew_Eden]

We used to get the train from Edinburgh down to Blackpool every year when we were kids, that would be in the 1970s. I have a lot of good memories from there. We stayed in Bright Street a few times and also in Hampton Road. I've been anjoying your videos, keep em coming 😃

[@Fran1963UK]

It's intersting to see the changes since I last visited. My uncle used to have a B&B in Garden Terrace and I visited frequently from the age of 8. I've always preferred Blackpool South - it was nice to head into the centre for the buzz and razzamatazz, but always nice to head back away from the throng. Thanks for another informative vid :)

[@fs357mag]

I’m guessing that the illuminations looked better back in the old days because they used incandescent bulbs. The modern LED lights are “cold” looking. No pizzazz.

[@davidandrews8963]

I saw a documentary about the guys that used to look after the lights for the displays And they worked all year sorting out the bulbs and the colour order plus the wiring Thousands of metres to sort out It was a full time job for quite a lot of people And you're right like most things now it's been dumbed down and cheapened The modern world has become soulless very sad There's no pride in things now A throw away society 🎩⚡🌈💥🌧️🌚📻🎭

[@audreybagshaw5231]

Lovely to see Pablos ….remember them from when I was a young un ..that was a few years ago 😂…I’m 70 this year!!

[@IanSpence-nv5so]

Great vlog mate very enjoyable,,i agree with some of your viewers love these night time walks stephen👍

[@stephenmcculley7]

I remember when Hartes was Woolworths.

[@stephenmcculley7]

I always remember Fieldings Chippy on the street behind the Velvet Coaster.

[@kjx8073]

Illuminations are gorgeous - coming next month & can’t wait 🎆

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Top video sir!!!! ….. Smithy

[@jebusxxl]

Great video, my auntie owned a B&B on Bright Street in the 90's, spent a huge amount of my childhood there. Sad to see it pretty rough now.

[@martinnaylor]

I'm 52 and always lived in West Yorkshire, my parents, and grandparents always brought me to Blackpool as a kid, now I bring my kids here also. So looking forward to seeing the illuminations early October.

[@elaineallen4764]

Post office lovely building

[@ean-r]

Hi there Steve. I think that the light's look a bit sparse this year. But as we all know, funds are sparse too. I hope you're well my friend. Take care, Ian. 🌟📷😉👍

[@stephenmcculley7]

I remember the Markets of both Waterloo Road and Station Road.

[@guypickup4966]

Definitely capture the atmosphere

[@bennoselton]

Great walkabout again. I will be in BPL again in couple of weeks. Looking forward to a £1 burger, heritage tram ride, Yorkshire Fisheries, 2p pushers, bingo and so much more

[@ziggsthewolf]

I love the gurhka and the waterloo music bar on waterloo road, have been to blackpool twice this summer. My very first time was in june to see a gig great video btw!

[@shaneobrien2257]

I worked in The Palladium the summer of ‘87. As a checker/change giver. Met some great characters. Some ardent bingo players. 😀😀

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You most probably met my mum. She used to go there with her friends until they later switched to the Mecca, and then the Empire.

[@shaneobrien2257]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Most probably did. They opened at 6pm for the evening session. Lasted till 10.30. Then a few of us sprinted to The Dog and Partridge for last orders. Happy memories 😀😀.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks again Stephen for another great vlog this is my favourite part of Blackpool and I'll be back in 19 days i used to buy gold in Bond Street and Porcelain Dolls in Lytham Road but sadly both shops have been closed for many years

[@andywright3450]

Hi Mate what a lovely change and walk at night ... That joke shop is it new shop cause am sure that was like a sports shop last time I was there keep safe 🤗

[@peterhorsley4384]

Speedypete is the 1 never to be missed. The 1 on the mobility scooter. Loads going off 😂😂😂😂

[@SueBarrett-rl1dm]

Great tour steven reminds me of the blackpool of the olden days packed and brilliant

[@gazza2933]

Away from the seafront, in this area, it looks like Blackpool is in need of urgent regeneration and fast! The old post office building looks magnificent! Thanks Stephen. Interesting video. 👍

[@paulsanderson8804]

One can never replace the magic that you got from the old Hallagen bulbs led lights just don't cut it.. great video stephen keep up good work

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

True 💡💡💡

[@user-vc5mc5uv4u]

thanks Stephen for another great video

[@maliceinpunderland5869]

Off to the Waterloo music bar Friday for a bit of Smoove and Turrell can't wait 🔥

[@RudeBoy1000]

Work and now live in Blackpool and try to promote as much as poss. Often out pm so keep safe. Love your vids pal 👍

[@stevensmith7460]

Great video, sorry I know a lot will disagree but the lights don't look anything like they used to. Only decent lights now are from the cabin up to bispham.

[@mildredschulz]

Hi Stephen, great video but I won’t be walking around the back streets in the dark by myself. nobody about be careful take care of yourself. The music in the background shouldn’t matter. because you can’t tell what it is. It’s just noisy. and a bit here and there. Very busy on the golden mile. Great video of Blackpool by night. see you in your next video 👍🌙❤️❤️❤️

[@williamsanderson4743]

Our intrepid reporter doing what he does best!👍

[@K1110.]

Blackpools Own Ed Murrow. 🎬

[@davidjones4456]

Thanks Stephen great footage as always.

[@charliecollard6433]

Love the Velvet Coaster, its over 3 levels , we liked the middle level and spent every evening there on our recent holiday to Blackpool, great videos.

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Another great video Stephen thankyou😊

[@Photofinish43]

Waterloo road was a buzzing place back in the day when the 2 markets were open. Used to enjoy going back and forth between the oak and dog on band nights.

[@carolwebber9247]

These videos are so interesting. My friends used to live in Lostock Gardens years ago and I used to visit Blackpool once a year.

[@clarea1801]

When you spoke about the guy in the balaclava, it reminded me of when my nan saw someone in a balaclava in the summer and said to herself he must be really hot, turns out he'd just held up a bookies.

[@charliesmithurst1500]

It's allways a pleasure, having a look round blackpool, thanks for your continued content

[@john111257]

Always a great watch mate, all fantastic info

[@zoltar666pz]

Hi Stephen the velvet coaster use to be Lucky Star Family Amusements I know this as we use to go in here back in the day & Blackpool BBC One on 11 November 2004 & Viva Blackpool was filmed in Blackpool yes wow, I have it on DVD wow & ask Chris why he moved to Blackpool all them years ago

[@richardjones8699]

My mum met Pablo when she was a Girl Guide and he was an old man. She's now 90 to provide context. Pablo's then was back of Charnley Road. She also knew the orginal Mr.Notarianni

[@selenamcgovern4015]

Loved this. I still like this area but a lot has changed. Used to stay in a lovely B&B down Bright Street called The Sunbury. We just missed you this weekend but back in November. Great videos Stephen x

[@neildaniels2074]

Great video as usual keep up the fantastic work Stephen 👍🏻😎

[@tinahole2181]

Like that part it's quieter away from all the raving noise..my hotel is at pleasure Beach st...thanx again ste 😊

[@utilitybuiss]

New subscriber my brother watches your videos excellent content mate thanks for showing us blackpool all over again il be back next year on a holiday too

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Welcome to the channel 😊

[@waynecheshire7878]

Nice walkabout and a bit of Blackpool history as well 👍

[@heathercoonan9180]

Take care Stephen and look after yourself

[@guypickup4966]

Also remember the lemon tree, used to pass , remember the old lights,and advertising across road above you , advertising shows on the pier,frank Carson, singers etc.

[@anythingbootneck]

Very enjoyable.👍🏻

[@Spindler2007]

It really is sad seeing the old Hartes store in such a terrible state as I remember going in there once and bought some nice Christmas decorations from there 7 years ago.

[@pamelaaustin-fd2zv]

loved this video, another great one, If i had 1p for every time i walked down there over the years, i would be close to a million😀😀😀😀

[@RyanFord-13]

Great walkabout video Stephen it’s nice to see Pablos open I had fish and chips here about 2018 here in Blackpool so thanks for a great video Stephen I enjoyed it.

[@juliebilson6897]

Thanks for sharing

[@guypickup4966]

Interesting Steven,IAM an avid golf fan,and I read few years ago, when tiger woods first came to play in the open golf championships at royal Lytham,his father earl took tiger to the Mac's there on prom at south shore.👍

[@andybonner7208]

Another great video,especially with the illuminations on this one which I was hoping to see with a friend soon but sadly can't now so it was good to see it on the video.

[@catherinesartorius6635]

Thank You For Sharing This, Stephen. I Love Blackpool. I Wish That I Lived In Blackpool Again! Cathy From Liverpool. 😔

[@pauldeegan6652]

Hello Cathy, Your name rings a bell with me. Did you work at Guardian in Lytham, in the '90's?

[@steveward60]

In the 50's always stayed in Osbourne road from Wolverhampton to south shore station by train used to walk along bond Street loads of small shops gifts and toys we always stopped to look at holy trinity church had lovely flowers around its walls

[@andrewbush3744]

I have noticed there is a lot of Betfred in Blackpool I enjoy your videos good video

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great night time walk thanks Stephen

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Rocking and a rolling Blackpool. Nice atmosphere round there, a little less rowdylier than the main club /bar strip. I'll give south a try next trip (im starting to get old now 😅)

[@Shaunsfavourites]

The cinema on bond Street. I went there, on the tram, from Cleveleys to watch Carry on Nurse or something like that.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Wowsers.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always i like going down lytham road yes it has two sides of it but its got atmosphere lol the tower looks amazing ive stayed on waterloo road walked down there at 11 at night doesnt bother me have a great evening xx

[@mikestravelshow]

Nice video as always stephen 😊

[@stevedoran109]

We used to spend a week family holiday every summer in the 60s we always stayed in Dean Street we went to the Lido swimming pool at least once during our stay probably long since gone I still love the place enjoy watching your videos Stephen

[@pauline6521]

Love Waterloo Road, hope it makes it ❤

[@dianeroscoe1220]

Another great vid Stephen, Looked ever so busy in vehicles, I wouldn’t fancy being stuck one bit in that tbh. At south shore area noticed a lot nice greenery areas and many trees, a good thing, the flora and fauna !!! At least the weather at moment holding out nicely. Nothing is same in miserabLe downpours and getting drenched either. Not been to illuminations in many moons, they fine these new style but. Are ok but. Not as bright more ambient or crisp sharp lines, Don’t think they are quite as effective as the old bulbs style, guess. Things move with the times, When you see flashing screen. Know not bulbs but the brightness as the horseshoe at pleasure beach, Then comparable. That they. Tad dimmer. But they fine. Another great vid. Keep up all your hard and decimated work. Di. X

[@joefouracre6840]

Thanks for shouting out the crafty bear again, we really appreciate it

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Any time pal

[@stephenmcculley7]

I remember the Record Shop in Melody House.

[@barrycrellin1742]

The 1st and upper floors of the Post Office housed the old Strowger telephone exchange which served all the southern area of Blackpool from central to Squires gate locale. Most old exchanges still have the equipment in them.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Interesting. I never knew that.

[@user-yy9cf1gb4x]

stephen u cant get done for copyright walking and u hear music in background.its fair use and someone has to file a copyright claim which would be sad

[@TinWhistleTV]

I used to live in the south shore area, Withnell Road, Lytham Road (above C Fresh) and Princess Street. So I was used to walk along that car park and used to use the South Station. Kinda miss the area. I remember going to Shickers, its been their for awhile as it use to be my pub of choice before I moved back to London, and I remember watching the Euro's in Shickers, I think its the pub that might give a challenge for the smallest pub in Blackpool buddy.

[@audiocoffee]

I remember the irony of Coronation St filming on the beach the same year as the 'coronation st experience' was open. and I remember being on an old itv forum talking about it. and there was a scene in corrie where the kids were saying they were bored on the beach and the forum folks chanting 'go to the coronation st experience?!!' 🤣

[@realsuperdoctor5260]

The Sand Castle has been there since 1985 but it's good to see Blackpool picking up again, Bond Street - Waterloo Road have been in decline for years, it has got worse since shops look they have been closed for 40 years stuff still inside!.

[@manchester1972]

There was a snooker hall there. My mate won the Blackpool open.. £500 back in 1988..A lot of money then. Lol.

[@nathansemple3052]

Hi Stephen, I remember Waterloo Road so well. There was a nightclub called Napoleons and I remember we had to go downstairs and the cabaret was a fantastic singer called Lance Roberts and being able to order chicken in a basket. Great times. This was in the sixties so dont know if anyone will remember.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Great story. Interesting to know.

[@stephenmcculley7]

I have stayed in the Travelodge by the Pleasure Beach. I've found this area to generally be fairly quiet. Obviously quieter than the Town Centre.

[@nigelspeller1850]

How about an urban wildlife video ? Is there enough

[@markabbott4786]

Brilliant Stephen lol

[@racheljohnson9687]

I tend to stay in Alexandra Road. I prefer the south shore area of the prom. I've been on the BIG ONE in the dark a few times when the PB was open later in the 90s. That building down Bon Street with the Mini Market in it was on fire a few months ago & thats maybe why they've closed the road around it 😳 . I love the Eating Inn Stake House next to Casa France beautiful food 😋 ❤ & I do remember the Coranation Strett Experience & the Crystal Maze In the Sand Castle & last but no means least that while tower building is stunning ❤❤

[@YvonneMason-eb7lh]

Great video, thank you Stephen. What a lovely building the old Post Office is. It's a pity the Hartes building is being messed around! Here in Ilkeston, we had a shop that the landlord, who lives in London, has done nothing for 10 or more years. Our local Council has the ability to force his hand, as bits were dropping off it and became a danger to passing public. It would be good for Blackpool Council to put pressure onto the owners in the same vain! Love all u do and look forward to the next one.

[@streamsofconsciousness8651]

If the owner wants to demolish it and the council wont let him, they'll struggle to make him pay to keep it standing. If they want something doing with it, they will have to take it over and renovte it themselves

[@lparky4409]

Another accidental fire??

[@streamsofconsciousness8651]

@@lparky4409 I’m not sure what’s left to burn. It already looks like a crumbling burned out shell of a building

[@mikebryan7060]

Really great video Strphsn. Please do a PBlo's review and find out if it is still owned by the same family. Thanks .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I'll see what I can do, thanks Mike.

[@lizziegibirdi2212]

I remember going to see the illuminations wen I was 6 or 7 with a school friend and her parents they took us on the tram and saw the big wheel on Central pier and wanted to go on it

[@PlasticGirl65]

I wondered why Bond Street was blocked off, I live near there but didn't bother to look. Why do so many shops sell BB guns? They're not toys, they can be very dangerous in the wrong hands but so many shops sell them like they are toys.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I bet the police are very unhappy about these shops selling replica guns & knives, but they probably can't do anything about it.

[@PlasticGirl65]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool True because they're not breaking the law.

[@chrisclayton1027]

The crafty bear great little bar

[@carbonsiliconnn]

I remember The Coronation St experience. Full replica of the Rovers Return. Have to say though Stephen...the Illuminations have went a bit Home Bargains. Nowhere near what they used to be. Please notify the council of my dismay and get them to pull their finger out

[@brewsterkits]

i like the night vids, especially the spooky quiet ones, but be careful out there!!!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I'll keep doing them.

[@nigelspeller1850]

Obviously keep safe and not out too late

[@Joes45]

That car park is the kind of place you would expect Purple Aki to jump out at you and start feeling your calf muscles with his muscle mitt. 😂

[@carolsmith6012]

Haha, not many people will know purple Aki 😅😅

[@Joes45]

@@carolsmith6012 The original Muscle Mittens of Manchester still going strong.😂

[@carolsmith6012]

@@Joes45 He used to do the rounds in St Helens, if you know what I mean, not seen him in years🤣

[@Joes45]

@@carolsmith6012 Saw a recent video of him a few days ago having a sneaky feel from a young man on a push bike 😂