That made me laugh about the concrete plant pots. Yes only in Blackpool! 😁
@JohnHughes2002
Жыл бұрын
I would guess that the council view them as good for blocking vehicles but I agree they are an eye sore.
@theabandonedhunter3604
Жыл бұрын
Your right Sir, that was the temporary stand when Blackpool were in the premiership. Excellent video!!
@lizauger9828
Жыл бұрын
It's good to see the other side of blackpool I must say it's more rundown than I thought but then other vloggers don't show us so thanks
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
I show the bits where the others are afraid to wander!
@frankdepellette
4 ай бұрын
I love the 'concrete effect' compost in the concrete planters. Stylish and very avant garde.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
4 ай бұрын
Nobody 'grows' concrete like Blackpool!
@danielmorris9159
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Stephen sad too see HOUSE OF JOKES going it’s been there for years it’s sad too see so many small businesses closed and Empty and l went too the Palace night club once l remember the concert Bridge.
@lesforster841
3 ай бұрын
Hi, I really enjoy your videos of Blackpool. You asked if anyone remembers The Mecca, well I certainly do. I met my wife to be there in 1973, we were married at St. John's Church in April 1975 and will be celebrating our Golden Anniversary next year!! My wife came from Blackpool, your videos bring back lots of memories as you go round the streets. Glad you mentioned the Tivoli pet shop and the parrot.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
3 ай бұрын
Great stuff.
@shm1270
Жыл бұрын
That was a lot of cycling there, Stephen! 🏆Classic WOTWS, full of info👏👏👏
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheila 🙏
@dieselfan7406
Жыл бұрын
I saw the Bonzo Dog Doodah band in the Locarno Ballroom in the Mecca building in about1969, cracking night! An occasional night out at the dog track was always fun - even won a fiver once!
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Different times back then.
@andymcmullan6999
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed tour. Very interesting. Been there 5 times in the last 40 years. Its changed a lot over the years.
@azzawhite2946
Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the seagulls in a morning when I stop in Blackpool, will be over in a few weeks for late April bank holiday weekend
@YvonneMason-eb7lh
Жыл бұрын
Love these 'look around' type of videos, so thank you Stephen. Me and the hubby are fairly addicted to your site and always look forward to what you post next.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Hi Yvonne. Glad you both like my videos!
@DrTeinaz
Жыл бұрын
Many addiction help programmes around Blackpool. A lot of the people who take up the help are also complaining of a compulsive need to inject Cheatley in their veins.
@mikestravelshow
Жыл бұрын
Stephen, you should do a cost of living in blackpool for 2023. Gives us an idea of how much it costs on average to live in Blackpool.
@Rc19977
Жыл бұрын
Who'd wanna live in Blackpool😂
@mikestravelshow
Жыл бұрын
@liamclark-7406 what have you got against Blackpool? Doesn't matter where we live, you get good bits & bad bits.
@kaywhittle8839
Жыл бұрын
@@Rc19977 plenty of people want to come and live here especially the areas around St annes Cleveleys. Have you actually looked at inner Blackpool up stanly Park area . Blackpool is not just the sea front
@Rc19977
Жыл бұрын
@@kaywhittle8839 yeah down and outs from Glasgow😂😂
It's nice to cycle around Blackpool you get to see a lot more it's nice to see Bloomfield road I love these live streams every week can't wait for the next one
@racheljohnson9687
Жыл бұрын
I remember when the football ground was 2 rotted stands & a football pitch 😂 & the old illuminations shed they always had some of the laid outside. That Harry Ramsdens at the back of the tower building needs closing & they need to reopen the tower lounge I used to love a night out in there 😀
@DisneyMarkUK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Stephen, Blackpool is lovely at this time of the day.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Always love being out before the crowds.
@DisneyMarkUK
Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool same
@Just_Phil_
Жыл бұрын
Did you know that Central Station was not on the list of Beeching Closures. It was originally North Station to close. Blackpool council pushed for the change Was it not the pet shop where the fire started that took out Yates?
@williamdonly7966
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic tour of the town centre in Blackpool!!!
@jamesconboy1491
Жыл бұрын
So pleased to see the investment being made in so many new Blackpool projects. Keeping the historical aspects along side the innovation and development of run down areas. Keep up the good work. 🤠
@jimmyparr4493
Жыл бұрын
Yes I went to the Mecca many times great shame I t was ripped down and saw the specials in 1980 great times
@jamesrussell5490
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Stephen .the mecca became a ten pin bowling alley were my wife hit five strikes in a row,more strikes than the British work force that year 😂😂
@brianhiggins3090
Жыл бұрын
Great video again Stephen, my late brother lived on the foxhall village. Robinson Way really nice houses his was a 3 bedroom, when I came to Blackpool to see him we would always go for something to eat at a pub called The Swift Hound. Sadly demolished now also I remember going to The Gas Club 1980s with the kids whilst on holiday, brilliant memories thank you for sharing it with us.👍
@JohnHughes2002
Жыл бұрын
Gas Clubs?
@JulieJackson-gw2vh
Жыл бұрын
Oh can't believe the Mecca has gone used to walk past everyday as I lived on Bloomfield rd ❤️
@duncanletts3015
Жыл бұрын
I’ve missed the bike 👍
@carolsmith6012
Жыл бұрын
Great video Stephen, really enjoyed the bike rude around the town
@paulsurelynotsmith8179
Жыл бұрын
Yes been up n down central drive many times over the years on the bike Mr C ....surelynot! Enjoyable video sir .
@andrewbush3744
Жыл бұрын
The bread basket is best pie shop in Blackpool it's the best in the world in my opinion lovely chickens pies barm rolls
@mikelitster39
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyable blog,thanks Stephen, like those houses as well😊
@moonagedaydream4489
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely early morning ride before Blackpool wakes up. I wonder if there's such a thing as an electric tandem Stephen, now that would be fun for us 😂 xx
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Moonage xx
@JohnHughes2002
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure there is - you could make one with two hub motors and two batteries.
@davefreeman7629
Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video great one again 🙂
@Happylitllenorthener
Жыл бұрын
I remember going to see Slade at the Mecca, back in the 70's!
@warbwarb
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable ride around Stephen, thanks for the backie 😂
@BarryAllenMagic
Жыл бұрын
I truly cannot believe that developers are getting rid of an absolute eyesore, such as the Police Station - yet the architects for the new Holiday Inn have designed a monstrosity that actually mirrors it! I truly, truly give up.
@leoaoreilly408
Жыл бұрын
Love Leo's mini mart 🤩
@junelaw4162
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video 😊
@racheltowers1685
Жыл бұрын
Another great vlog. Love watching & seeing different areas of Blackpool. Was you out filming early on your bike as you are a paperboy…..?!!! 🗞️ 🚴 😂
@sharronlewis3429
Жыл бұрын
🤩 Hiya Steve, aye must admit, there's some Beautiful buildings in Blackpool, we wear last there in march, & there's some beautiful homes, family homes. There's more to Blackpool than that sea front. 🗼🚈
@TinWhistleTV
Жыл бұрын
Wasnt it Steals on the former site of what's going to be Taco Bells. Everytime I think of Taco Bell, I cant help but think of the film called Demolition Man with Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snioes, Sandra Bullock Jack Black & Dennis Leary. I got a banjo from Stage Box a few years back. The lady who runs it is a nice lady;, tragically her husband passed away a few years back. The Spearmans is for sale if you want it buddy.
@maxinemcgrath1756
Жыл бұрын
Thank u for a great tour around streets of blkpool. Blackpool tower always looks great any time of the day 👍 hope u well stephen take care 👍😊
@sharonellis8776
Жыл бұрын
Went into the Edward 7th pub on Tuesday night Steve ! xx
@martinnorth2680
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video
@waynecheshire7878
Жыл бұрын
I remember in the 70’s - 80’s the coach car park by the football club I’ve no seen it for years and unsure where about it was I think it’s where the new houses are I maybe wrong , nice one Stephen 🚲
@wendyjones2351
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always blackpool is very peaceful in the morning the tower looks stunning as always be interesting to see what the new development will look like very interesting have a great evening xx
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wendy x 👍
@davidnm21
Жыл бұрын
Nice cycle around Blackpool at what for most people is an unearthly hour. However it’s a good time to be out before the crowds arrive. Some nice parts of town getting investment and development then there’s the parts that aren’t so nice, closed shops run down buildings such a shame.
@JamesSmith-iz4mv
Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Stephen thanks mate
@sandradowling4605
Жыл бұрын
Great Vlog Stephen..really enjoyed it. Thank you
@peterbarker6249
Жыл бұрын
The early morning gives a different perspective . Good one Stephen , thanks .
@Ihfmpw8
4 ай бұрын
Thankyou !
@PaulaXism
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I never knew where Erdington Rd was til now.. It's where my parents lived when they were first married during the war.
@Tenmilsochet14
Жыл бұрын
Good old Blackpool where most houses have more furniture outside of it than in.... A lovely place to drive through on route to my £700.000 property in St Anne's 👍
@fionacrockatt5614
Жыл бұрын
That was a lot of cycling you did stephen another good video can't wait till I come down in a few weeks I love blackpool
@sallychandler7859
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Ihfmpw8
4 ай бұрын
We have concrete plant pots in our town
@Ryandunbar1996
Жыл бұрын
"they're playing Preston away today"...I was just beginning to forget Saturday...thanks Stephen lol
@centureye
Жыл бұрын
I always remember the coach station that used to be on Rigby Road just opposite that where McDonald's is coming through those turnstiles buying my bucket and spade lol, I only ever went in the Oden Cinema once and that was in 2008 watching The Dark Knight A couple weeks ago we did take walk through Chapel Street we saw this monster of construction vehicle at the sight of the new development infact we did a video round there
@chrisjohnsonadventures
Жыл бұрын
Great video wish I live in Blackpool you never get board things they have
@JohnHughes2002
Жыл бұрын
Have you got your entry in for the Tour de France this year yet Stephen? 😂
@lparky4409
Жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't see any ladies opening the door in their nightie, funny place to have a door.
@sarahillingworth2718
Жыл бұрын
If I win the lottery I'll buy one of those £125000 houses lol.. great video 👍
@Ben-ks5bm
Жыл бұрын
Lmaoo life goals 🤦♂️😂
@walkaz
Жыл бұрын
Be better of with a shack in Mogadishu
@duncanletts3015
Жыл бұрын
If you win the lottery you’ll blow it in Wetherspoons 🤣🤣🤣🍻🍻🍻
@Ben-ks5bm
Жыл бұрын
@@duncanletts3015 then a kebab and lip filler for desert… stay classy Blackpool 🤦♂️😂
@sarahillingworth2718
Жыл бұрын
@@duncanletts3015 I dance to beat of my own drum lol 👍
@jennybates
Жыл бұрын
Mac was a Macaw. They also had a cockatoo named Rocky.
@jayoneill1533
Жыл бұрын
Stephen, it’s a sure sign of spring when you take the StarBike out for a ride. I’m curious how you handle the camera, it’s very steady for a bicycle moving shot.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
DJI Osmo Pocket is the answer!
@helenpolson2453
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen form Helen lam sorry l have miss your walk but have been bozos moving to my new house
@Ben-ks5bm
Жыл бұрын
Do you need a translator?
@richarddinning6901
Жыл бұрын
Nice long one thank you Stephen always a pleasure.
@garythomason9724
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Stephen
@paulinefraser4097
Жыл бұрын
Great tour around Blackpool Stephen and you’re really getting a workout and so early in the morning 😁 my husband Kevin says it’s great you show us all around but say’s it would be great if you go up the tower and show us views from up there 👍 can’t wait until we get there in June maybe we can meet up again and ride up to the top and enjoy 👍😁😁😁take care and until next time Pauline from Blackpool living in Canada 🍁
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
I know I should go up the Tower, but I don't want to go up myself. I'm kinda waiting for an invite to go up, or a friend to join me. Hopefully it'll happen this year!
@paulinefraser4097
Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool we will be there 1st week of June we could meet up with you and go for it! and walk on the glass floor!!!! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣
@sandradowling4605
Жыл бұрын
Steve, apparently...Jane from Visit Fylde Coast said when the new car park is completed there will be less car parking when the old one is demolished? "Hole in the wand " is called Hole in wand Steve. See you Satuday if you are about....weather forcast looks great for the weekend. 🙂
@lmarsh1894
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Just seen a bloke just like you in Disney paris..
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
No way!
@lesleymcclune3637
Жыл бұрын
The meca was brilliant
@shirleysmith1713
Жыл бұрын
Good bike ride Stephen . I like walking about Blackpool early morning 😎👍🏻
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Shirley 👍
@kkrispy2009P
Жыл бұрын
Nice early morning walkabout /bike Stephen
@matthewlovelock6928
Жыл бұрын
Early morning best time
@MbisonBalrog
11 ай бұрын
I found Frankie and Benny interesting. Says is NY Italian. I don’t think I ever heard of it in NY or US.
@ecphotography5084
Жыл бұрын
I went to the £1 burger today, I said I was there as I watch your channel 😊 and enjoyed the burger too 😅
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@janetkellykelly4250
Жыл бұрын
Very intertresting blog.But the council seem to like knocking old buildings down, such a shame.
@jimmyparr4493
Жыл бұрын
Good evening Stephen
@jennybates
Жыл бұрын
And they had a rather cheeky African Grey called George.
@gailbirchall2163
Жыл бұрын
I am still snoring at that time, waiting for the dog to wake me up.
@itsabigworld5420
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen... the site thats going to be Taco Bell was previously a discount clothes warehouse, and a few years before that was a car dealership... It was Dixons Fiat at one point... I know, because I worked there. I'm certain that it was previously Harry Feeney's original Nissan garage before that. The reason Corton Beach petrol station is called that is that it used to be a VW dealership and was part of the Corton Beach Motor Group who also owned the Dixons Fiat garage on Rigby Road... I know that because I worked there too. The huge compound accross from whats was Forbes's was the compound where we used to keep all the cars.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@matthewbird8624
Жыл бұрын
The street ya called part time road on the right side, that’s palatine road cos my mother lives on that street. The steer sign says it on the building above the red takeaway
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
I did a video dedicated to Palatine Road a while back.
@martinholroyd7605
Жыл бұрын
What was the night club called on Bloomfield Road that was part of Blackpool FC...in the 70's my mum & dad used to take me in & the place was packed some great turns on...No 1 club or Tangerine club....by the way both hands on the crossbar Stephen 😂😂😂😂😂
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
The Tangerine Club was just across the road. It was demolished to make way for the Travelodge.
@martinholroyd7605
Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool....must have been the number one club then...
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
@@martinholroyd7605 The original No1 Club is now Arcade Club, just next door.
@allanwallace7524
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always thought Blackpool is a nice place I might be going on holiday there some time
@marksmith2482
Жыл бұрын
My Aunt was a cleaner at Mecca!
@LiverpoolKev
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen..I love your videos...such a good bloke in a world of phonies haha.....Enjoyed Liverpool recently as a change , How about cancelling HS2 and putting all the money into Blackpool instead?
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks pal 👍
@kathleenmccarroll3755
Жыл бұрын
I remember the Mecca Steven the Highland room was where me andy friend went
@rachellunn4843
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't the national express coaches drop off near coral Island anymore as we use them for are travelling?
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
I think they do.
@rachellunn4843
Жыл бұрын
@A Walk on the Wild Side thanks Stephen,hope your well x
@kathleenmccarroll3755
Жыл бұрын
Yes remember the pet shop it was great
@adub8190
Жыл бұрын
Used to be a graveyard at the toilets
@maxpom68
Жыл бұрын
Great video, it's all so quiet at that time. 🙂 Can I ask where is your camera positioned?
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
I hold it in one hand. It's a rather unique & small camera.
@maxpom68
Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool 😎 brave lol I thought it night have been in a helmet.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
@@maxpom68 That would be too easy lol
@kay-uweeinecke6334
Жыл бұрын
👍
@maliceinpunderland5869
Жыл бұрын
Been in that McDonald's very nice to be fair
@MbisonBalrog
11 ай бұрын
125k Pounds is how much in US Dollars? Those houses look nice. In a seaside town in America close to a big city equivalent to Liverpool be excess of 800k US dollars.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
11 ай бұрын
Maybe 140k in USD.
@JawaidLatief
Жыл бұрын
Which camera did you use as it doesn't shake at all. Kids and I always visit Blackpool at least once a year and your videos help us to plan some unvisited places.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I use a DJI Oslo Pocket II. I did a video on it here kzitem.info/news/bejne/pap5l3prjp5eaKA
@JawaidLatief
Жыл бұрын
@A Walk on the Wild Side thanks steve, you bought and tested in my city. I'm interested in getting one, hope the battery lasts few hours of shooting.
@ZooScott
Жыл бұрын
Anither gid yin lad ta much👀🎯💥.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
🙏
@sandradowling4605
Жыл бұрын
Ballymoree houses but look cute
@RELIANT-lt9jx
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't their a pub next to the Odeon cinema at one point?
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was the Swift Hound.
@Happydays0..
Жыл бұрын
Hi what is weather like there at the moment
@MbisonBalrog
11 ай бұрын
How far is Blackpool from either Liverpool or Manchester?
@kaywhittle8839
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know when the new Burger King is starting building work on the Asda car park ? Plans got past last summer
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
Burger King at Asda? First I've heard about it.
@kaywhittle8839
Жыл бұрын
@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool was in the gazette last summer that burger king was been built on asda and plans had been past even tho the council didn't want a burger king facing a school
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
Жыл бұрын
@@kaywhittle8839 Great stuff. At least I can get a flame grilled whopper without having to go into town!
@robertboughton11
Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen.
@Hjd10
Жыл бұрын
Taco Bell... Food of the future, who remembers Demolition Man?
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