I’ve spent many an hour in there watching different famous people Such a lot of history in the winter gardens so many stars have stood on that stage a very enjoyable video till the next one 😊
As a child, The Winter Gardens awed me far more than the interior of the Tower did. The Winter Gardens is an absolute treasure, an architectural gem with imaginative interior design.
Outstanding video Stephen! 👍 Absolutely stunning! thank you so much for this wonderful look into this other worldly place. 💐 Who said Blackpool can't be classy👍
Oh, that is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country & the opera House oooòh Art Deco at its finest 👌 😍 👏 😀 can't wait for tomorrow's episode 😀 😍 😊
What a great vlog tonite. I was just thinking about all the famous people who has passed through the winter gardens. Beautiful building. Interesting tonite stephen. Thank u for all ur videos vlogs so good 👍👍😀
The Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ in the Opera House was the LAST Wurlitzer to be brought into the UK and installed in 1939. Its one of very few in the UK in its ORIGINAL location. Thank you, Stephen, for yet another fascinating and informative video.
Absolutely wonderful video from start to finish, clearly loads of hard work has gone into this production. This is undoubtedly the best TH-cam channel, in Blackpool, The Fylde Coast and beyond. We can always depend on Stephen's expert delivery of factually correct videos, covering history, architecture, entertainment, news, current and upcoming events and so much more. Thank you for this fantastic piece of work Stephen, I'm so excited to see part 2. 😘 xx
I love the winter gardens, i have played there many time in the area brass band contests, The Spanish Hall being my favourite room. In fact the Brass Band Area Contest will be held there tomorrow Sunday 26 Feb. Well worth going to watch.
Wildside Stephen this video is outstanding, one of your finest I have seen. The moving shots, the panning and tilting absolutely excellent. What makes it more exciting is this beautiful building the like of which I have never seen inside. That theatre must be one of the finest in England. Spectacular views to the stage from the balcony and stalls. What an incredible place. You deserve that hot tea Stephen I cannot wait for part II.
What a fantastic vlog! had me totally hooked. what an amazing building. Id love to see a similar Open Day to look around behind the scenes in the Blackpool Tower?
Whilst I'm sure your council doesn't get everything right at least they have taken greater care of their incredible architecture and continue to do so, Brighton as you probably noticed on your trip is falling apart, I had never seen many of these parts of the Winter Gardens complex before and I yearn for the opportunity to visit again as soon as possible. Thank you for the entertainment
That was a bit good Thanks Stephen look forward to part two,a part of me was thinking about my fave pop group Level 42 playing on that stage in the Autumn of 21
A great video, thank you Stephen. What an an amazing place this is in Blackpool, and you're doing it proud with your camera work (I was almost getting vertigo on that upper tier balcony!). Well done!
Great informative video on The Winter Gardens open day back on January. Have been to open days in past years and it certainly opens your eyes to the amazing venues within the complex. A thoroughly interesting and comprehensive video and has certainly whet my appetite for Part 2. Thanks very much indeed.
Great video, as always. Thank you Stephen, looking forward to watching part 2! By the way, I'm Spanish 🙂. Thank you for showing us the "Spanish areas" of the Winter Gardens.
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I guess you notice it more in the UK because it's smaller, but here in the US we stayed in a hotel in the middle of nowhere and most of it's occupancy was taken up by Afghans brought in from the nearby AFB. There is definitely an agenda.
Have seen shows in the winter gardens but did not know about the rest of the building what a place must be the best in the country Blackpool is so lucky to have this . what a video so much information well done so interesting can't wait to look at part 2 thanks
Amazing 🤩 it’s a wonder any of the celebrities ever found there way to the stage , sorry not been in touch Steven I’ve got to catch up on all your lovely videos now 📺
Iconic Winter Gardens Many a Great I have seen there, including,Les Dawson and Cannon and Ball Loved the shows. The Grand Theatre and let's not forget adopted Joe Longthorne I will be coming down to Blackpool in May. Thanks ,♥️to Blackpool
Absolutely brilliant video Stephen, I remember as a child in the mid 60s there was a funfair in the olympia end of the winter gardens. We also went to watch cats at the opera house in 1989. We sat at the top 3rd row from the front absolutely awesome seats, thanks for sharing this it's brought some happy memories back, can't wait for part two.👍
im from the lake district i was in blackpool in the late 80,s early 90,s for along weekend and watched the drifters from the top tier and was amazed like you said how steep and high it was , what an amazing night it was . also seen a show with a compilation of people in it such as joe longthorn , dick van winkle a great muscian with brian conley the head of the main act just as he was becoming famous ( its a puppettttttt ). what a great night . also took a night in the tower where not knowing was entertained by black lace singing agadooo and oh pia pia piano :) blackpool alive and kicking GREAT VIDEO brought back memories thank you .
Stephen your a star We've been to the opera house winter many of times over the years But never behind the scenes acses all areas Stephen you definitely find the time this year to see a show inside the opera house you won't be disappointed I would definitely gone to the opening day but unfortunately I'm now in a wheelchair Definitely looking forward to seeing part 2 of your video on the opera house Thanks for the video showing everyone what's behind the scenes of the opera House Blackpool Thanks
Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always omg how stunning is the opera house I love the winter gardens such a great place loved the information on its history very interesting have a great evening xx
Looks like a very grand plaice 👍.. Stephen's videos have really evolved since he first started during 2020 lockdown 👍.. the maze cafe is a change from Wetherspoon's lol
Sorry I didn't get to finish my comment on your video about Winter Gardens. Didn't realise it was that big. Thank you for a great and informative video, hope you can do more soon.
Absolutely beautiful video Stephen what a wonderful place something for Blackpool to be truly proud of, so many fabulous artists appeared on that stage my late Mother and Aunt used to go and see the shows there however i am not sure i can't remember if i have ever been inside the theatre.Thanks for taking us around.
Hiya Stephen...what a lovely building we have been in the Winter Gardens many times when we lived there...but that was a long time ago and not seen the rooms that you have shown excellent videoing ;) you would b ready for that brew after all those stairs..:) looking forward to the part 2 :)
I went into the winter gardens a couple of Xmas ago it was heavy raining so we went to have a bite to eat in the cafe lovely pizza before we went onto the opera house for a Xmas show it's lovely at Xmas the winter gardens it's so magical winter wonderland I got a pic of Morecambe and wise I love them as a duo it's big winter gardens good video can't wait for the second part of the video tomorrow night I've enjoyed the first video looking behind the scenes
Have always been to the winter gardens when we have visited Blackpool. You must have friends in high places to go behind the scenes? Very good video again.
Great video Stephen, always nice to see parts of Blackpool that's not commonly open to the general public. I was thinking to myself if that bar area that has the plastic walls I dread to think what would happen should a fire break out and what the smoke would do to thw lungs, so let's hope it never catches fire. But overall very fascinating to see from within the building.
Two statues of Eric Morecambe, one in his home town Morecambe and the other in Blackpool Winter Gardens with Ernie Wise. Didn't know there was an organ but not as famous as the Tower ballroom Wurlitzer.
The Opera House Wurlitzer may not be as famous as the Tower, but it does hold a special place. It's the only Wurlitzer to be installed by the Wurlitzer Company, in a theatre anywhere in the UK. It is also the newest Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the world.
There is always good event at Winter Gardens we did the Future yesterday (25 2 23) video is on TH-cam just uploaded if like to take look, The Theatre is impressive I have been in the empress ballroom it beautiful
Just looking at the roll of honour, 1961 my year of birth Shirley Bassey , my wife went to see Shirley last year in Manchester so she must be 80 years of age at least.
The Eric and Ernie statue, by Graham Ibbeson of Barnsley (South Yorkshire). He also sculpted the Benny Hill statue, the Ken Dodd statue and the Ken Dodd bust in the Grand Theatre.
Thanks for this video Stephen steeped in history the winter gardens and great to see behind the scenes ☺👍
Absolutely a brilliant video m8 thanks for sharing your the daddy of blogs in Blackpool
Totally agree 👍
That was a great video really interesting looking forward to Part 2. As always thanks for entertaining us Stephen
This video is top tier I can't wait to see the Olympia it will always be professor Peabody's to me.
It’s been an outstanding week for Walkonthewildside the videos just keep getting better & better👍
I totally agree Duncan x
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Winter Gardens Stephen fantastic video 👍
A Walk on the Wildside, live on stage! At the Winter Gardens. 😀
You heard it here first!
I’ve spent many an hour in there watching different famous people Such a lot of history in the winter gardens so many stars have stood on that stage a very enjoyable video till the next one 😊
As a child, The Winter Gardens awed me far more than the interior of the Tower did. The Winter Gardens is an absolute treasure, an architectural gem with imaginative interior design.
Great vlog.Really enjoyed this.Lots of interesting facts.
Amazing place our Stephen ,it's fantastic winter gardens
Outstanding video Stephen! 👍 Absolutely stunning! thank you so much for this wonderful look into this other worldly place. 💐 Who said Blackpool can't be classy👍
Oh, that is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country & the opera House oooòh Art Deco at its finest 👌 😍 👏 😀 can't wait for tomorrow's episode 😀 😍 😊
Thanks Stephen for this vlog always look forward to them
A jewel in Blackpool's crown. 👍
Certainly is 👍
Omg, so informative. Loved it, didn't realize winter gardens did an open day. Loved it x
Wow your a lucky man to have vist this great place great information great on this place
Excellent video about the Winter Gardens Stephen.
Best Blackpool history lesson 🏆💕
What a great vlog tonite. I was just thinking about all the famous people who has passed through the winter gardens. Beautiful building. Interesting tonite stephen. Thank u for all ur videos vlogs so good 👍👍😀
Wow what a view from the top balcony, beautiful building is the winter Gardens ty Stephen for a great video x 😀
Thanks Julie x
After the 23:50 mark many "wows!" came out of my mouth. That Galleon Bar and the following rooms are amazing. The detail and artistry are amazing.
The Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ in the Opera House was the LAST Wurlitzer to be brought into the UK and installed in 1939. Its one of very few in the UK in its ORIGINAL location.
Thank you, Stephen, for yet another fascinating and informative video.
i remember when i was younger i went in to Professor Peabody's Playplace in the winter gardens in the 80s😊
Absolutely wonderful video from start to finish, clearly loads of hard work has gone into this production. This is undoubtedly the best TH-cam channel, in Blackpool, The Fylde Coast and beyond. We can always depend on Stephen's expert delivery of factually correct videos, covering history, architecture, entertainment, news, current and upcoming events and so much more. Thank you for this fantastic piece of work Stephen, I'm so excited to see part 2. 😘 xx
Thanks Moonage xx
Well said Moonage I couldn’t agree more well done Stephen.
@@davidnm21 Aww thank you David x
Absolutely brilliant 😊your tour of the Winter Gardens Steve. More of the same please. ( If possible)
I love the winter gardens, i have played there many time in the area brass band contests, The Spanish Hall being my favourite room. In fact the Brass Band Area Contest will be held there tomorrow Sunday 26 Feb. Well worth going to watch.
Wildside Stephen this video is outstanding, one of your finest I have seen. The moving shots, the panning and tilting absolutely excellent. What makes it more exciting is this beautiful building the like of which I have never seen inside. That theatre must be one of the finest in England. Spectacular views to the stage from the balcony and stalls. What an incredible place. You deserve that hot tea Stephen I cannot wait for part II.
Absolutely amazing to finally see the Winter Garden, thank you Stephen. £8 to have the run of the place is an absolute bargain, money well spent.
I've just looked to book a tour and it's £15
What a fantastic vlog! had me totally hooked. what an amazing building. Id love to see a similar Open Day to look around behind the scenes in the Blackpool Tower?
Whilst I'm sure your council doesn't get everything right at least they have taken greater care of their incredible architecture and continue to do so, Brighton as you probably noticed on your trip is falling apart, I had never seen many of these parts of the Winter Gardens complex before and I yearn for the opportunity to visit again as soon as possible. Thank you for the entertainment
Its a gem in Blackpool fantastic
That was a bit good Thanks Stephen look forward to part two,a part of me was thinking about my fave pop group Level 42 playing on that stage in the Autumn of 21
Great stuff.
Can't wait for part2 mate
Great video again Stephen
Went to the winter gardens way back in the 70s .great 👌
I’ll tell you what Steve your certainly getting a good workout 🏋️♀️ will all those steps and stairs 🥵
A great video, thank you Stephen. What an an amazing place this is in Blackpool, and you're doing it proud with your camera work (I was almost getting vertigo on that upper tier balcony!). Well done!
You definitely been busy Stephen definitely love thses video's keep up the hard work up
Great informative video on The Winter Gardens open day back on January. Have been to open days in past years and it certainly opens your eyes to the amazing venues within the complex. A thoroughly interesting and comprehensive video and has certainly whet my appetite for Part 2. Thanks very much indeed.
Absolutely amazing... Wowzer! I almost skipped this video Stephen but I'm sure glad I didn't. Thank you, that was a great performance😀👍👍👍
Wow. Just wow. You deserved your sit down and cuppa Stephen. Great video.
Thanks i really enjoyed watching that amazing to see
Great video, as always. Thank you Stephen, looking forward to watching part 2!
By the way, I'm Spanish 🙂. Thank you for showing us the "Spanish areas" of the Winter Gardens.
You’re welcome!
Lots of room in there Stephen. Make a great place for housing our overseas visitors 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆
Don’t be giving them ideas Robb!
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I guess you notice it more in the UK because it's smaller, but here in the US we stayed in a hotel in the middle of nowhere and most of it's occupancy was taken up by Afghans brought in from the nearby AFB. There is definitely an agenda.
@@robbflynn4325 Were they brought in early morning, so locals didn’t notice?
@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool it was The Quality Inn, Burkeville In Virginia. Because of its location, there aren't that many people around to notice!
You have done it again Stephen. A brilliant video. Thank you.
Just a huge Wow! Fantastic video stephen. So nostalgic will watch again!
Excellent 👌🏻 .... My daughter and I visited on the same day! Plus we are now famous 😂 as that is use dancing on the stage
Hi Stephen great video 💙
Have seen shows in the winter gardens but did not know about the rest of the building what a place must be the best in the country Blackpool is so lucky to have this . what a video so much information well done so interesting can't wait to look at part 2 thanks
Fabulous …many thanks for putting this together
My pleasure!
Amazing 🤩 it’s a wonder any of the celebrities ever found there way to the stage , sorry not been in touch Steven I’ve got to catch up on all your lovely videos now 📺
Wow what a experiance to see everything behind the sceans.👍
Abosulutely loved watching this, can't wait for part 2!!
Amazing to see everything behind the scenes love a bit of winter Gardens
Iconic Winter Gardens
Many a Great I have seen there, including,Les Dawson and Cannon and Ball
Loved the shows.
The Grand Theatre
and let's not forget adopted Joe Longthorne
I will be coming down to Blackpool in May.
Thanks ,♥️to Blackpool
Absolutely brilliant video Stephen, I remember as a child in the mid 60s there was a funfair in the olympia end of the winter gardens. We also went to watch cats at the opera house in 1989. We sat at the top 3rd row from the front absolutely awesome seats, thanks for sharing this it's brought some happy memories back, can't wait for part two.👍
It Wes lovely video thank you ros ❤
im from the lake district i was in blackpool in the late 80,s early 90,s for along weekend and watched the drifters from the top tier and was amazed like you said how steep and high it was , what an amazing night it was . also seen a show with a compilation of people in it such as joe longthorn , dick van winkle a great muscian with brian conley the head of the main act just as he was becoming famous ( its a puppettttttt ). what a great night . also took a night in the tower where not knowing was entertained by black lace singing agadooo and oh pia pia piano :) blackpool alive and kicking GREAT VIDEO brought back memories thank you .
@@Buzzj4k agree true entertainer sadly missed :(
i'm doing a uni assignment about international touring venues and the info in this video has really helped me, thank u !!!!!!
Stephen your a star
We've been to the opera house winter many of times over the years
But never behind the scenes acses all areas
Stephen you definitely find the time this year to see a show inside the opera house you won't be disappointed
I would definitely gone to the opening day but unfortunately I'm now in a wheelchair
Definitely looking forward to seeing part 2 of your video on the opera house
Thanks for the video showing everyone what's behind the scenes of the opera House Blackpool
Thanks
great video Steven i thoroughly enjoyed it ,thankyou
Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always omg how stunning is the opera house I love the winter gardens such a great place loved the information on its history very interesting have a great evening xx
Looks like a very grand plaice 👍.. Stephen's videos have really evolved since he first started during 2020 lockdown 👍.. the maze cafe is a change from Wetherspoon's lol
Sorry I didn't get to finish my comment on your video about Winter Gardens. Didn't realise it was that big. Thank you for a great and informative video, hope you can do more soon.
Great informative video thank-you, i do hope it stays as it is
Absolutely beautiful video Stephen what a wonderful place something for Blackpool to be truly proud of, so many fabulous artists appeared on that stage my late Mother and Aunt used to go and see the shows there however i am not sure i can't remember if i have ever been inside the theatre.Thanks for taking us around.
Hiya Stephen...what a lovely building we have been in the Winter Gardens many times when we lived there...but that was a long time ago and not seen the rooms that you have shown excellent videoing ;) you would b ready for that brew after all those stairs..:) looking forward to the part 2 :)
As you approached the organist I was surprised he didn't start playing the Lou Reed song "Walk on the wild side".
Hi Stephen thanks for another video of te winter gardens
I went into the winter gardens a couple of Xmas ago it was heavy raining so we went to have a bite to eat in the cafe lovely pizza before we went onto the opera house for a Xmas show it's lovely at Xmas the winter gardens it's so magical winter wonderland I got a pic of Morecambe and wise I love them as a duo it's big winter gardens good video can't wait for the second part of the video tomorrow night I've enjoyed the first video looking behind the scenes
I saw Freddie star there back in about 89...great venue..not been in since..would love to go darts there..👍🏻
Zthanks Stephen for another great video
Wow what a video Stephen, that looks amazing. Never been in Winter Gardens so thank you for your insight. Hope your "Behind the scenes videos" "
IV been in there it's absolutely awesome ❤️❤️❤️
Try and get into The Grand sometime, think they do open days
Have always been to the winter gardens when we have visited Blackpool. You must have friends in high places to go behind the scenes? Very good video again.
Hi stephen looks wonderful ..nice one
Great video Stephen. Where do you find out about all these events, in Blackpool. Feels like I'm missing out on some great days out.
Someone told me about it otherwise I probably wouldn’t have known it was on.
Great vlog cheers Stephen
Love your videos
Fantastic insight
My mum and I saw cannon and ball in the opera house in 1985 xxx
Great video Stephen, always nice to see parts of Blackpool that's not commonly open to the general public. I was thinking to myself if that bar area that has the plastic walls I dread to think what would happen should a fire break out and what the smoke would do to thw lungs, so let's hope it never catches fire. But overall very fascinating to see from within the building.
Two statues of Eric Morecambe, one in his home town Morecambe and the other in Blackpool Winter Gardens with Ernie Wise. Didn't know there was an organ but not as famous as the Tower ballroom Wurlitzer.
The Opera House Wurlitzer may not be as famous as the Tower, but it does hold a special place. It's the only Wurlitzer to be installed by the Wurlitzer Company, in a theatre anywhere in the UK. It is also the newest Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the world.
Part 2 Stephen please
There is always good event at Winter Gardens we did the Future yesterday (25 2 23) video is on TH-cam just uploaded if like to take look, The Theatre is impressive
I have been in the empress ballroom it beautiful
I’ll be there at the winter gardens in September for the 50th anniversary of the Wigan casino ..
Just looking at the roll of honour, 1961 my year of birth Shirley Bassey , my wife went to see Shirley last year in Manchester so she must be 80 years of age at least.
is it ok to walk in to have a look round ?
Hi Stephen
My father sang there in 1943 with the silver songsters a boy group
Amazing video. But, that organist is no Ray Wallbank.
Thank goodness for that...
I was Hoping it was Kevin Morgan who I know from my past life an excellent Organist who lives near by at St Annes
@@bobarty we have our own team of organists who are invited to play for the open days and events.
@@cameronlloyd872 I knew Ray, and his wife.
I was at school with his daughter, Linda.
The Eric and Ernie statue, by Graham Ibbeson of Barnsley (South Yorkshire). He also sculpted the Benny Hill statue, the Ken Dodd statue and the Ken Dodd bust in the Grand Theatre.
a great insight to that place great video but £5 for a pint of worthys i think ill stick to the pubs
I'm in Blackpool on Monday trying my new camcorder out
I’ve never been to or seen anything like the winter gardens Blackpool
Is the Wurlitzer a fixed item or does it travel from the cellar to stage level?
@@Buzzj4k Thank you for the reply, I would love to see it coming up or going down.
@Lancashirelass Thank you very much for all of the information given. Living in Leicestershire I don't get up to Blackpool that much.
The Wurlitzer console is on a lift. The pipes are in two chambers under the stage so as such, it is a permanent fixture of the building.
@@OrganMusicYT Thank you for the very interesting reply,
Incredible building. Glad to see it’s being looked after finally.
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