Raikes Hall was the original home of the Hornby family and was built in the mid-18th century. It was bought in 1871 by Raikes Hall Park, Gardens and Aquarium Company and became part of the pleasure gardens which was one of Blackpool's main tourist attractions until 1898. As of 2010, Raikes Hall is a pubRaikes Hall was the original home of the Hornby family and was built in the mid-18th century. It was bought in 1871 by Raikes Hall Park, Gardens and Aquarium Company and became part of the pleasure gardens which was one of Blackpool's main tourist attractions until 1898. As of 2010, Raikes Hall is a pub
Raikes Hall was the original home of the Hornby family and was built in the mid-18th century. It was bought in 1871 by Raikes Hall Park, Gardens and Aquarium Company and became part of the pleasure gardens which was one of Blackpool's main tourist attractions until 1898. As of 2010, Raikes Hall is a pub

The 17 Blackpool buildings which are among of some of the oldest in town including 18th Century gems

By Claire Lark, Claire Lark
Published 26th Apr 2023, 13:08 BST
Updated 18th Dec 2023, 10:36 BST
Blackpool has some eye-catching architecture and when researching its oldest buildings, it’s surprising how old some of them are.

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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This is Walkers Hill Farmhouse, as it looked in 1997. It was built in the last quarter of the 18th century and is the only surviving 18th century cobble-built farmhouse in the district of Blackpool. It has now been modernised

7. Walkers Hill Farmhouse, Blackpool

This is Walkers Hill Farmhouse, as it looked in 1997. It was built in the last quarter of the 18th century and is the only surviving 18th century cobble-built farmhouse in the district of Blackpool. It has now been modernised Photo: submit

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Numbers one and two Fishers Lane are among Blackpool's oldest dwellings and were built in the late 18th century. They both have thatched roofs

8. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings

Numbers one and two Fishers Lane are among Blackpool's oldest dwellings and were built in the late 18th century. They both have thatched roofs Photo: Google

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St John's Church takes pride of place in Blackpool town centre. It was built in 1878 to a design by Garlick, Park and Sykes, and replaced a smaller church on the same site from 1821

9. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings

St John's Church takes pride of place in Blackpool town centre. It was built in 1878 to a design by Garlick, Park and Sykes, and replaced a smaller church on the same site from 1821 Photo: Google

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Raikes Hall was the original home of the Hornby family and was built in the mid-18th century. It was bought in 1871 by Raikes Hall Park, Gardens and Aquarium Company and became part of the pleasure gardens which was one of Blackpool's main tourist attractions until 1898. As of 2010, Raikes Hall is a pub

10. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings

Raikes Hall was the original home of the Hornby family and was built in the mid-18th century. It was bought in 1871 by Raikes Hall Park, Gardens and Aquarium Company and became part of the pleasure gardens which was one of Blackpool's main tourist attractions until 1898. As of 2010, Raikes Hall is a pub Photo: Google

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The Old Coach House in Dean Street is a detached Tudor style property dating back to 1851. It is now a small hotel

11. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings

The Old Coach House in Dean Street is a detached Tudor style property dating back to 1851. It is now a small hotel Photo: Google

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The Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Church in Talbot Road was built in 1857 and designed by Edward Welby Pugin. It was enlarged in 1894

12. Blackpool's Oldest Buildings

The Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Church in Talbot Road was built in 1857 and designed by Edward Welby Pugin. It was enlarged in 1894 Photo: Google

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