What Happened To Blackpool's Victorian Great Wheel?
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- Exploring the History of Winter Gardens in Blackpool, uncovering all of it's history and Hidden Secrets.
In this video we look at the Great Wheel, located at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. It opened in 1896 and closed in 1928 after 32 years. At over 220ft high, it towered over Blackpool along with the Tower. We also take a look at the earliest form of a Steel Rollercoaster located at the Winter Gardens and known as Les Montagnes Russes, it opened in 1902.
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David Evans
Blackpool Winter Gardens Company
Anthony Williams
Jordan Miller
Blackpool Council
Blackpool Gazette
Lancashire Post
British Film Institute
Google Earth
History of Blackpool
Albert Eden Collection
Live Blackpool
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#adventureme #exploration #history #wintergardens #blackpool #blackpoolwintergardens #blackpoolhistoryThe eighth episode in our exploring Winter Gardens in Blackpool series, uncovering all of it's history, secrets and hidden facts.
We back into the main Winter Gardens building for more unfinished business, this time looking at some of the smaller hidden places we didn't get to discover in the first video. And this time looking at some footage and photo's of more hidden parts of the building.
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I'd love to have visited the ornamental lake and gardens! Thank you again for all your hard work in researching these videos and for making architectural history come to life for us all.
Thanks William
Why was there such wonderful designs made, that were then taken away. I know money was a big part of it but still I can't believe what treasures have been lost. When you look at what's been replaced most constructions are not as interesting or rememberable especially now. Thank you for bringing the history back to life for us.
As usual Darren, excellent production. Very interesting and your editing brings the wheel and metal roller-coaster to life.
Look forward to the next one.
Best wishes, Ben 🚍🚌👑🇬🇧🇺🇦🙏🤞🚩✊
Thanks Ben
What I would give to ride on that Rollercoaster.... So much history in one place, would hate to see the "maintenance bill" for the Blackpool Tower as it sits right on the ocean. Again Darren, your fades and narration are the best.
Thanks mate
@@AdventureMe Well earned my man, well earned......
As usual, and as the comments confirm, fantastic video. Brilliant in every way. Can’t wait for last part although sad too that it is the final one. Thank you so much AdventureMe.
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That was amazing video I love thses blackpool videos I can't wait for next video keep up the amazing work up hope you and your family and friends are well and safe
Thanks Wayne
I've really enjoyed these videos on the Winter Gardens, living in Preston I've visited there many times I remember going with my aunt as a kid in the early 80s when it was full of amusements and rides, and then going every year to the Rebellion festival later, the building has always fascinated me with it's different layers and stages of history, It's fun to trace the old buildings on google earth including the old chimney thats now stuck on the corner of the Opera House.
I was wondering if you had any plans to do a video about the Alhambra Blackpool, I know it's gone now and well before all our times but it was another very interesting building with many attractions like the Winter Gardens and the Tower. I do enjoy you're videos, like your friend Mr Zero you have a knack for making it interesting.
Thanks mate
Thank you for a trip back in time. Your the best, Darren. See you on the next. Cheers Darren!
Thanks Martin
Outstanding! The Great Wheel was built only 2 years after the originsl Ferris Wheel in Chicago.
Yes it was. And the earls Court wheel. I did a video on that too.
Absolutely fabulous video again. Professionally done and very informative as usual. Can't wait for the next one. Many thanks again.
Thanks Leighton
Fantastic videos, I am so glad I found these. I served in the fire service in Blackpool and was lucky enough to go in many of the areas you have been given access to, behind the scenes reveals many hidden gems and old history of Blackpool, just like the original house frontage hidden in the winter gardens.
Thanks mate
Excellent video Darren and thanks for finding all those pictures for the many fades - the Winter Gardens is the building that keeps giving.
Thanks barrie
1896 in 6 months Just Amazing what the UK could do in the early days . What a interesting and great video 😀
This has been a brilliant series so far! :)
I've really enjoyed it.
Wow..didn't realise how huge it was ....the return of the pools would be lovely x
Really enjoyed this, keep up the great work Daren 😎
Great video can’t wait for the next one, thanks 👍🏻
Thanks Deborah
The Big Wheel, my favourite.
Great video. I was there today in Blackpool and love watching your videos
I've enjoyed this series and can't wait to the last part.
Wow so interesting and the roller coaster ride footage great, thanks for sharing.
Another amazing video thanks Darren. Can't wait for the last one of the series 👍
Thanks Ben
Great video again, better than the commercial channels. Just joined your patreon to give you some support. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Damion. Much appreciated.
Can't wait for the next one I've thoroughly enjoyed these
Thanks Thomas
Fantastic video. Can't wait to see the next video, hopefully you can clear the saga of the tunnels up once and for all.
I'm hoping it does. It's very thorough.
I wonder if there are any more gondolas to be found? It must have been truly enormous. Great video, well done!!
Good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David
Very interesting video again! Winter Gardens is full of history which is why I love the place as well as its modern features. Thank you for making this video, I'm looking forward to the next one!
Thanks Peter
Another excellent video - very well researched. Keep them coming!
Thanks mate
Don't want this series to end...
Me neither
Hey Daz i gotta say that your then and now photo are some of the best i ever seen 👍
Thanks mate
I've so enjoyed these videos, you have done so well to find the old pictures and be able to match the view with modern times. This must have taken a long time to put it together. Thank you and I look forward to the next instalment.
Thanks Simon
Yes, absolutely love the blackpool videos
Thanks mate
Yeah!!! Another Blackpool vid... Grabs a coffee and hits play ▶
Thanks Brandon
Next time you do around Leeds, I'd love to join you for the walk, I've learnt a lot from you about Hunslet and I live in the heart of it 😂
Yet another very informative video
Fascinating video, keep them coming
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Just amazing Darren, a lot of work has gone into your film. I really appreciate all of them. Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it
Really interesting, thank you.
Fascinating Darren. Excellent old photos. How sad to see they are all gone now except maybe just 1 gondola. Well documented film. Thank you again for all your hard work.
Thanks shirley
Really enjoyed that thanks, really look forward to next video. Thanks for taking me along, please stay safe and take care
Thanks Linda
Brilliant video it's cleared up so much things about the Winter Gardens. I have a couple of Blackpool now and then books but with your fade ins and narrative it makes it so much better. Last one next time 😔 really enjoyed this series.
Thanks holli
Another great vlog Darren I always look forward to see whats coming next. Nice overlays and pictures and info. Cheers.
Thanks Scott
Interesting video enjoyed that!
Brilliant video! As always. So well researched,, written and presented!
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You’re correct regards the carriage at Out Rawcliffe, it was a cafe many years ago then it was converted to a summer room. A family member had a caravan on site and I was lucky enough to have a look inside. Also, when you did the coaster,I thought that was going to be dated earlier, however I was probably confusing myself. In 1884 there was a narrow gauge railway installed in the winter gardens, this quickly fell into disrepair and was renovated by Michael Holroyd Smith, once running he invited the newly formed council tramway committee to view it, it became the catalyst for the Blackpool tramway. I would imagine it didn’t last very long and I’m sure this was in the same location as the coaster.
Also out of interest, the winter gardens generated their own electricity prior to Blackpool installing a public network in 1893, that’s a whole other story and of particular interest to me. There may be evidence of the early installation in the basements, if not of the pre 1893 installation, then there could be some remains of the 1893 installation which reputedly consisted of 2000 electric lights.
Thanks for that stew. Actually part 9 covers their own electricity generation somewhat, aswell as the tunnels.
Excellent, I’ll look forward to that, I’m more interested in the municipal electricity arrangement but if I remember correctly the Winter Gardens did revert to their own generation for a spell, to allow the municipal works to take on more customers c.1894-ish
Such a fantastic video. Always wondered where this big wheel stood. Thank you for the info. Keep up the good work as usual.
Thanks Elaine
you done some really amazing now and then photos well done keep it up
Thanks Robert
Brilliant. Interesting. Well done another good video
Thanks mate
Fascinating stuff as ever Darren. I could do with one of those gondolas to build my Dalek in....
Thanks mate
Another very nice video about this
Brilliant.. 👍 Keep em coming.. 👍
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Interesting! So many amazing images!
Thanks mate
Amazing series dude ☺
Thanks mate
Can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻
Thanks Chris
Dankeschön Darren 👍💗
Great vid 👍👍🙏🙏💞💞
Yet again I’m blown away with these videos Darren.
You work so hard for us and we all truly appreciate it
Your blending of old and new photos is amazing and they really do help scope everything that was and that is now.
Me and Heidi are going to Blackpool on Thursday to see the north pier and all it’s iron work that is still there (I’m dragging her there really 😂)
I can’t wait for the next video 😁😁
Thanks Dan. Appreciate it
@@AdventureMe You do a fantastic job to show us all
Hi Darren, top notch watching again. The steel roller coaster would have been very noisy too as it probably had steel wheels too and maybe caused upsets in the various theatres and halls around it. It was the same with the modern solo 'flying' ride that was constructed at the TV set of Coronation Street tours. Even though it probably had rubber wheels on the running gear it interfered with the outdoor filming. It didn't last long and was soon dismantled. I think there was a legal battle to get the cash back from the rides manufacturer. Cheers DougT in Mancs.
Cheers Doug. I remember the SkyTrak at Granada Studios
Hi Darren. What a fantastic vlog on the second to last vlog. short and sweet . Really looking forward to the last one, on the tunnels. You always put a lot of your own time and effort in every vlog, and source as much information you can get hold of. The fades are fantastic, showing the past and present. Enjoy all your vlogs. Thank you Darren.
Thanks mate. You should see the effort I have put into the last one. 2 months worth.
@@AdventureMe Wow that is a lot of time and effort. I definitely do, I'm sure a lot of other you tubers realise all yr free time that goes into all the editing and cost of travelling. I can only thank you for all your past & up & coming vlogs yet to come. They are Fab. Definitely appreciated. Have mentioned before. Your Simply The Best on here. There's nobody like the work you do and fades.
@@Dave1976. Thanks mate. Much appreciated
Very interesting thank you
Thanks Ron
Id've never imagined a rollercoaster on top of the winter gardens 👍
I know.
Can't wait for that one 👍
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interesting daz. Great video. Queensbury next week ?
Yes I think so
Awesome
Great!
Thanks
I just spent the weekend staying in one of its old carriages which has been converted into a shalet.
Fantastic video such a shame the wheel did not survive what an attraction it would have been now.
It shure would have been
When's the next video on the tunnels going to be released
Early July Andrew
Hi Darren when are you doing the skelton Grange video
Hopefully soon
I've just remembered this playlist. When is part 9 coming out as room 25 has me curious.
Tomorrow......... At 5pm. Enjoy
@@AdventureMe cool. These multi part series are really good as you can really get into the details. I love the Blackpool ones in particular. The train line series is good and I think distracted me from wither gardens but then ep6 came up in my recommended even though I have watched it so I went looking for the latest part and saw you mention part 9 in thr comments.
I was told that one of the gondolas ended up as a bus shelter in Lytham near Green Drive Golf Club
Quite possibly, is it still there?
@@AdventureMe Sorry, not sure
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I remember my Grandmother telling me about how when she went on the big wheel it broke down and they were stuck on it for hours. They sent sandwiches up on big sticks.
Sounds pleasant. You would pay extra for that these days.
they say there are seven wonders in the world darren.your vids say otherwise
I agree
I'm pretty shore one of the Blackpool hotels had a Gondolas
Most probably
@@AdventureMe Do you think you can do Worcester is the last place over the English Civil war 1651, Famous for the sauce and glove making also famous Worcester Porcelain.
Hey so I know where a second gondola is
It is on an old farm in Pilling which is just before Fleetwood. Its amongst a few caravans and has been converted to a shalet. You wouldn't know from the outside but inside it's obvious.
I would love to see that.