Local resident Frank Murray writes about the regeneration of Blackpooland The Fylde College in 2008, including the destruction of the Mecca Ballroom.  What’s your opinion?  Add a comment!

Ex-Illuminations worker Frank writes about the last ever Open Day held by the Illuminations at their current site, in summer 2008.  You can also see newspaper reports about the Illuminations’ proposed move  to a new site on Squires Gate Lane, and about the redevelopment of Blackpool and The Fylde College, which will take over the Illuminations Depot’s present site.

Have you ever been to an Open Day at the existing depot?  And what do you think of the proposed move and the changes it will bring?  Add a comment about your thoughts, or even start a new story!