But its not just the more well-know structures which are among the oldest. There are quaint 18th Century cottages which have stood the test of time, manors and churches which are steeped in history. Most of these buildings are Grade II listed buildings. The only Grade 1 entry is our beloved Blackpool Tower which is categorised as a ‘building of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important’. And we fully agree. These pictures show buildings which were all built in the 19th Century. They are in no particular order of age but are among the oldest in our town.
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1. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings
Blowing Sands is an 18th century, grade II listed building earmarked by historians as being one of the few remaining early dwellings from Blackpool's agricultural past. A blue plaque on the front of the cottage marks it out as part of the Blackpool Civic Trust heritage trail and states that the house now stands as the representative of several similar late-18th century dwellings in the area Photo: Google
2. Blackpool's Oldest Building
Built in 1840 Little Marton Mill was a working mill until the 1920s. It was renovated in 1968. The plan is circular, with four storeys and a basement and two doors Photo: National World
3. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings
The Winter Gardens was built between 1875 and 1878 and was designed by Thomas Mitchell. Additions were made to the building in 1894, 1897, 1930–31 and 1939 Photo: Google
4. Layton Cemetery Chapel
Layton Cemetery Chapel was built in 1873 to a design by Garlick, Park and Sykes. A single storey building the chapel's town has an octagonal spire. This photo dates back to 1998 Photo: submit
5. The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool.
Blackpool's majestic Imperial Hotel was built in 1866 by Clegg and Knowles of Manchester and was extended in 1875 with an additional wing. The style is French Renaissance and Baroque Photo: Martin Bostock Photography
6. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings
The Grand Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham and built over seven months. It is one of Blackpool's treasures and opened in 1894 Photo: Submit