11 scenes of Blackpool Palatine Hotel which stood pride of place for a generation - including its demolition
By Claire Lark
Published 3rd Apr 2023, 08:24 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2023, 08:25 BST
The Palatine Hotel was one of Blackpool’s premier places to stay.
It opened in 1879 and had prime positiion opposite Central Station and the northern end of the Golden Mile. These photos are historical journey of its later years until demolition in 1973. The site was redeveloped with the iconic Palace nightclub above which later became the Sands Venue and more recently as the Sands Venue Resort Hotel.
Scaffolding keeps the pavement safe for pedestrians and work continues to pull the building down. It looks like most of the site has been cleared Photo: National World
The caption the back of this 1936 photo says 'The new lounge on the first floor of the Palatine Hotel is furnished in sycamore.' Allegorical panels crown the fireplaces Photo: National World
This is a 1936 photo too and the caption reads: 'The new saloon bar at the Palatine Hotel has oak-panelled walls and a patterned rubber floor. The bar service can be flood-lit Photo: National World