Ambassador Hotel Blackpool Demolition (Day 2)

[@banksyc473]

I’d have left a mannequin sitting on the loo and one in the bath waving “bye bye” lol

[@cherylmassey4581]

Wow what a view absolutely brilliant xx another fab video xx

[@jeansatterthwaite8613]

Thank you for the video it has not taken long to demolish the hotel the view at the beginning was excellent ☺️

[@Clara-ph7my]

It's quite fascinating to watch this demolition. I have never really watched one before. That machine is so dainty picking sections at a time to bring down. I loved the intro roof top scene, perfect. Thank you again.

[@jvpa7125]

Myself and my wife have a long history of going to blackpool day trips and Easter holidays from Manchester the time and effort you are putting into this channel is much appreciated in these strange restricted times. They are like a window into happier times and are helping us both to not go stir crazy thank you so much and never underestimate the power of the work you have done

[@carrie9206]

Love the drone footage. Always look forward to your videos.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you.

[@davidbutterworth5258]

I remember the Derby Baths; also the whole of the Promenade from Starr Gate to Cleveleys when on a journey by tram. There were no vacant plots of land and the hotels were all intact, with no abandoned ones. Attempts to find accommodation without prior booking at the height of the summer season were virtually impossible. My father tramped around for an hour near the Cabin, without success. We ended up at my mother's aunt for a four day stay at Squires Gate, which was fortunate. This was in July 1966.

[@marykirk2526]

Amazing footage - another boring day in Scotland brightened up - No housework done for 2 days watching this. . All of you covering this are truly are so lucky to be there, Fingers crossed we'll be back soon -- half of Scotland can't wait to be back in Blackpool ---- when it's safe for all in Blackpool.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video fascinating to watch the demolition the sea looks stunning looking forward to the next video x

[@philliphierons]

Thought I was flying through the Air .Great shots of the Area and update of the Demolition great footage .Keep it up Cheers..

[@sengaritchie6824]

The intro was fab! What gorgeous views, such a lovely clear day perfect for the drone, thanks again for brilliant footage 😊

[@bignozza8647]

Excellent update. It hasn't taken them long to knock it down. Nice work on the drone filming as well great panoramic view would like to see more from the drone. Very curious as to what the container like structure was. Great views out to sea. One hell of a channel you have mate look forward to your next video.

[@Tom-852]

Wow over 7k subs ! Your channel growth is truly amazing.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I know, it's amazing!

[@Tom-852]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Would you start a social media account for the channel?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@Tom-852 Good idea. A friend of mine suggested I should do that. I will setup a Twitter, Instagram & Facebook page when I get time.

[@erichaworth8604]

Eric.....Enjoyed the excellent demolition video. THANKS.......I was a regular swimmer at Blackpool Derby Baths. I recall, in the early 60's when I was about 24yrs old being on Dickson Rd., en route, in my MG Midget two seater car , I saw a Policeman ( no radios in those days) chasing two lads, about 17yrs of age. He grabbed one .I stopped and asked if I could help, telling him that I was an off duty Bobby. He put the prisoner in my car and he told me to take him to Police HQ. Luckily he was compliant ! I have no idea what he had done . I continued to my swimming session at the Olympic size pool, which had tiers of seats for the many swimming and diving events. Also attended summer aqua shows with amazing aqua aerobic displays. The demolition was a sad loss.

[@neilhilton35]

Nearly there now as it’s almost down. The drone views were amazing. Well done and thanks for your informative updates. Take care.

[@jeanwalker3752]

Well done Stephen, another interesting video. Keep us updated on the ambassador please. Love and peace. Xx

[@jeanwalker3752]

Ps how did you film from up high? Xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@jeanwalker3752 I'm very tall lol.

[@babs331176]

Loved the drone footage, good to see all your videos keeping us up to date with whats going on. Couldn’t get down to watch the demolition in person, but the video is even better than being there.

[@trevordickenson3196]

Flying to new heights with that one, great viewing using the drone. Good to see the Rutland next door is not being damaged by the demolition. Look forward to the next instalment. Keep safe.

[@Christopher-sj2sc]

What an amazing Vlog (yet again!!) all your videos seem so varied and fresh. Glad to see your subscribers are rising daily and glad to see you're so rich off your fame that you can film at the beginning from your helicopter

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Christopher. I've had drones for years. I just never got round to using in the videos, but I will try to use them from now when the weather is good.

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool was anything built in its place

[@LewStringer]

Thanks for the update. Fascinating to see. The drone footage was a nice surprise.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Lew. I should use it more often.

[@steveromans5098]

Just when I thought the footage couldn't get any better, he gets a drone. Awesome 🤘

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks.

[@garfield1415]

Hi, the drone footage was a fantastic way to introduce the video!

[@wayne-world]

Great opening scenes,And another great video Stephen✊👊✊

[@felicemaggie]

Great video, you do so much good for Blackpool as a town. Take care and keep on keeping on :)

[@number6ix929]

Interesting shots from your drone there, something a bit different too. Always nice to watch your videos too Steve. thanks for posting and best wishes!

[@CupidStunt0001]

Brilliant video again Steven, my mate just lives round the corner from the Ambassador, so I keep him updated from West Yorkshire 😂

[@repent2143]

Excellent job documenting the demolition . 👌

[@chriskeyworth1872]

Great work. Any chance you could do a video of pleasant street and egerton street up on the north shore? Spent many a happy time round those parts on family holidays in years gone by

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. I will get there sometime. I do have a gay village video, which I have not edited yet where I was nearby that way.

[@uk-martin4905]

As usual, an expertly-produced video to the high standard we have come to expect! The drone footage was stunning and added a nice touch. I wondered if the wall immediately abutting the Rutland Hotel might be left in situ: it would provide additional support for the exposed side of the hotel. This would explain why the men are tidying the remaining part by hand, to give a neat appearance; it might be there for a while. It will probably become clear tomorrow that I am entirely wrong about this - and that might teach me not to speculate about things I know nothing about!

[@MarkTasker-vu9uy]

10/10 fantastic in all aspects 👍🏻😃 lovely beginning from the drone looking forward to the next one

[@paulinegrigg8281]

that is a great video of blackpool keep them coming such a joy to watch

[@michaelbacon561]

It seems that 3 years ago Blackpool was losing a large hotel on a weekly basis. What has replaced them or are there just unsightly gaps left?

[@pixusphotographic]

Ive been following your vids, I ve always loved Blackpool since the 1960s, lots of memories there. Love the drone footage, Ive just got the Mavic Air 2 and looking forward to getting out there.

[@DRMEEKS]

Another brilliant Video watching from Sunderland

[@brianhiggins3090]

Fantastic shots with the drone 👏 It's not taken them long cheers for the update looking forward to seeing the next👍

[@L0reburne]

Nice drone footage.....this video will be great to look back on in a few years. I used to go to the Northfield Hotel a lot ( 2nd hotel up Derby Road from the demolition, now balled the Bellfield I think )

[@kevinwallace888]

Excellent drone footage..thank you from Edinburgh

[@MrHewies]

Love the video I think the drone shots were fantastic it gives a new perspective on everything

[@benalkid]

nice little video stephen again i remember the derby baths well ive been there swiming a few times but never dared to dive off the to box it was that high

[@Gentleman-Of-Culture]

Great footage mate. Incorporating the drone was bang on 💯👍👍👍

[@michaeljaundrill7311]

Hi Stephen another brilliant video. How did you do the aerial view at the beginning of your video.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Michael. I used a drone. I have been flying them for years, but rarely use them for videos.

[@peterstephen9316]

Love the new toy. Amazing sharp quality. Would love to see a drone see front video all by itself. Keep up the great work.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes I must do that sometime. This was only the 2nd time I've used a drone on my videos, so I must get it out more often.

[@dougslad7]

I'm quite new to the channel & really enjoyed the drone footage mixed in with the ground shots - excellent work. Although my wife & I don't remember the derby baths we have always wondered why the land has never been developed - any ideas why ? it must be worth a fortune. Keep up the good work mate, it's great to see the changing face of a place with so many happy memories for me & so many others - Stay Safe - Dave,

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks for that. I don't know why the site was developed, but speaking to a guy who works at the Grand Hotel, he said the the previous owners (Hilton) had earmarked the site for a super casino, but that never happened after the government ditched the idea.

[@dougslad7]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Thank you - that sounds plausible - I wish that I owned that land !

[@patparry389]

Nice filming Stephen thank you🙂

[@josephe3697]

I remember going to the Derby baths in 1956 on my first ever holiday when I was 14 - that's a long time ago :-)

[@mr.p4623]

great to meet you today. love the drone footage i want one, keep the good work up ....

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you sir. I also got in that bit about the Stakis.

[@johnjo7778]

I remember being at Derby baths in 1976. We went in to get out of the heatwave for an hour or so. My dad said to me, look there's Tarzan swimming over there! And it was, actor Johnny Weissmuller was actually swimming in Derby baths! I kid you not! Happy days!

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

Top man mr c great views once more awesome footage

[@marktatchell3934]

Fantastic video with the drone i can not wait went things go back to normal so I can come back to Blackpool (can't wait for your next video)

[@dencharles]

Great drone footage, I'd love to see a view from directly above , is that possible ?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I won't overfly the promenade with my drone as it would break regulations unless I planned it in advance.

[@mondodaftasabrush]

Really enjoyed video and the intro drone .... would be nice to do a full Promenade just for memories of whats left or changed A lot of Blackpool Buildings seem to be crumbling and getting demolished is there issues with the land / foundations or just years of neglect ?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I think the foundations should be ok. I guess underinvestment is mostly to blame.

[@a11csc]

loved the drone work along with the rest

[@susanhansen7445]

What’s your background Stephen. Did you work as a camera man or photographer?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I was a semi pro photographer for a few years and 2018-20 was a professional drone operator and did some work for TV, although most of the work I did was surveying. I never really got into a full swing with it, however, and I let my license expire early 2020 after Covid came along. I would like to re-apply again though as I think I can put it to good use now.

[@JINNYJANNY]

Enjoying your interesting vlog's thank you x

[@mark3010]

Are you shooting on the GoPro it’s actually quite nice

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It's a DJI Osmo Pocket. The drone was a DJI Mavic Pro.

[@jamesyoung1078]

Look forward to you doing a drone video when the lights are back on, should look spectacular, keep up the great work.

[@Moochtv]

How did you get up there?! ;)

[@seandoyle8629]

another great video thanks

[@hereisthenews7793]

The drone footage is incredible. :)

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Thank you for the update sir and some excellent drone footage, I was wondering if they had put the rollercoaster on very slow mode! Interesting video, the Ambassador will be no more as of tomorrow. Was this a hotel with a mixed reputation when trading?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Luke. It had a poor reputation in later years.

[@openplumbing]

Look the drone video, which drone did you use

[@openplumbing]

Love not look

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. A DJI Mavic Pro.

[@susancrisp4042]

Great video thank you. 👍❤️

[@kkrispy2009P]

Amazing drone footage clear day thanks 4 sharing nice that you got to see seaside colin

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you krispy. Yes i got to meet the legend that is Seaside Colin.

[@helenharrigan86]

Great coverage today

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

What drone do you use. Just curious I got a drone just as good as that just wondering what you use to get the amazing shots?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks. It's quite an old one now, a DJI Mavic Pro.

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

Nice. I’ll have a look at that

[@urban_fox_cub_urbex]

You need a drone pilot and user ID to fly one now and u have to pay for that on the CAA website by law

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

I’ve already got one..... I’ve been taking pictures of this place and Wilko for weeks.

[@jackydawson5454]

Was the baths the ones with the big tubes in ? I remember seeing it as a kid & always wanting to go in

[@duncananderson9621]

It did have to tubes on the side of derby baths better slides than the sand castle by far. In the end the whole place was in a state. There was no investment in that end of the prom. All the tourist stuff was up near the pleasure beach

[@dawnhilton3943]

I remember the stakis it used to have a night club inside it ..brilliant drone footage ..keep safe.

[@mariaandwill563]

Another fascinating instalment of the demolition. Great drone footage 😃👍🏼 ps: we’re watching Hotel on Sea on your recommendation and it’s brilliantly awful, thanks 😂👍🏼

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Lol, thanks.

[@dominicgillespie3770]

Hi what drone are you using

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

DJI Mavic Pro.

[@dominicgillespie3770]

Thank you you just love your videos from Coventry

[@chrisfinn7907]

Great opening Stephen with the drone footage..didn't think it would take long to bring it down...there was next to nothing holding it together...by the way many years ago I left a blue polo shirt in there...next time you're up there do me a favour and ask the demolition team if they've come across it...cheers mate 🤣🤣

[@jamesyoung1078]

It's in the container with the rest of the left luggage

[@emmakerr6148]

Looks like a lot of the hotels in Blackpool are closed. It is a shame as it was lively place to visit. I was there in the late 80s when I visited UK from South Australia

[@hereisthenews7793]

Would be nice to see drone footage above the coastline on a clear day--to fully view the Welsh Mountains and the Lake District.

[@ianinnes8063]

Why was the hotel demolished can anyone tell me pls thanks .

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It had got into a dangerous state.

[@Just_Phil_]

It is probably to soon, but is there any idea what is happening to the site post demolition? The last thing that's needed is a vacant lot with a wooden fence around the perimeter.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I've spoke to the site owner who wants to build luxury apartments.

[@stewartwalker9087]

great aerial view stephen good stuff

[@josh_bfc_2769]

What make of drone do you use?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

DJI Mavic Pro.

[@skiandu]

I loved the Derby baths. just watching your video and I was thinking " I ams ure that bit next door is where they were. Now I am feeling homesick :( Ah well.. Thanks for making an old biddy happy and bringing some old memories back :)

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad to help 👍

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Love the drone shots. Partly cause you can see our hotel :) I really hope they get the Promenade back open soon.

[@regallee]

Is there a door on the 4th floor going to the next hotel? Were they once one hotel?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

There are fire doors which lead into neighbouring hotels.

[@simonwilson6022]

I remember the derby baths, had three water slides that came out of the building then went back in.

[@mikechudzinski6629]

What was that ? Large container, how did that get to the top floor ?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No idea. It looked like a right carbuncle stuck up there like that. I guess it was out of sight before the demolition.

[@urban_fox_cub_urbex]

2:21 they do that with every building taut gets demolished they knock it down by hand all demolition companies do that if there knocking down a building next to another

[@beverleygray6528]

I use to go swimming with the school to Derby Baths...think it was the then Palatine School on Palatine Rd.Also think Revoe School took us as well. Happy memories X

[@simonmacdonald7645]

Hello there U must have used a drone to capture the Ariel view of the demolished hotel Looks like a summer's day Great footage by the way Cheers pal 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@simonford5819]

Such a shame! I'm sure in its heyday that hotel would have looked lovely. Sadly these big Victorian buildings need a hell of a lot of maintenance. Was it not listed, in that it was on the promenade?

[@TheTwistedred]

Derby baths was a brill diving boards and before it shut had two great slides circa 76 I know it might be Sad but I think the demo company will have a bit of work in Blackpool in the near future a bit sad but I think that demo company will have plenty work on in

[@susanhansen7445]

Great footage!

[@allthingsautomobiles933]

Great drone footage deffo be good to see you utilise the drone on future videos

[@paulinefraser4097]

giving my age away, but the Derby baths was were I learned to swim 🏊‍♀️😁 so remember it well! loved the beginning of your video with the drone, such great views, sad about the Ambassador 🙁 stay safe, Pauline from Blackpool who lives in Canada

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you Pauline.

[@audreystewart7984]

Could the thing at the top of the hotel have been a water tank

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Some big water tank if it was.

[@basil9983]

Nice drone footage there mate... Should have flown it over the building though to give us a better look. Fancy rapping up then when history was being made🤣 Great Vlog mate... 👍👍👍

[@mikkdc]

Those drone shots were breathtaking. That thing on the roof did indeed look a lot like one of those containers which construction companies keep equipment locked up in when not on site. Wonder what it was doing up there?

[@nevets7152]

Rio stakis had a lot of Hotel in the UK some taken over by Hilton.

[@travellifewithjobo5740]

When was the hotel built?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Not sure. I'm guessing the block was built early 20th century.

[@MisterSands]

Another cracking video

[@dawnlea3302]

Why was it demolished?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Bad condition.

[@fizzlepop9451]

Great videos! Very interesting!

[@georgeosborne6878]

Why did it need to be demolished

[@stephenaustinjohnnunns4854]

We met yesterday afternoon on the Promenade.....John and Stephen (Wurlitzer Organ!) ...Great videos...compulsive viewing. Please can you tell us what make/type of camera you are using. John's current camera must be 25 years old !!! Thanks. Text us on our number if you wish.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ok thanks. I'll text you.

[@tomcrook5232]

Darby baths was an Olympic size pool with a real high high diving Bourd next to it had two water shoots one call the black hole