Turn around... by happypat

Turn around...

From yesterday’s post I turned around & this is the view behind.
The famous Blackpool Tower & ballroom.
The iconic ballroom know all over the world for it’s amazing ceiling, architecture & sprung dance floor.
Dating back to 1894 it’s a destination for dancing fans from all over the world.
Still open you can dance away to the famous Wurlitzer organ which appears rising out of the floor.
Harry & I have danced a few times on that famous floor years ago!

Three good things:
1. I have written three quarters of my Christmas cards.
2. A long walk this morning & then onto the village to buy sausages. Bacon butties & a coffee sitting on a bench in the sun outside the cafe.
3. I tried my bike when I got home...once round the block but I had my helmet on backwards until I met some friends who put me right.
I think I need lots more practise, luckily just round us there is a wide bike path so no need to go near the main road when I dare to go to the village.

I must say a massive thank you for all the faves for yesterday photo....nearly as many as I’ve ever had so hugely grateful!
My parents were very proud of a medal they had won for ballroom dancing in the tower ballroom. I remember going there with them as a very small girl and being disappointed by the sprung floor. I think I must have expected it to be more like a trampoline!!
November 25th, 2020  
@thistle01 Ha ha you must have been too light to get the full effect Joyce!
November 25th, 2020  
Another neat image. Keep going on your bike as it’s a fun way to get around.
November 25th, 2020  
@dide I will & it has a basket on too so will be useful!
November 25th, 2020  
Did you have a chuckle at the comedy carpet Pat in front of the tower?! 😁
November 25th, 2020  
Love this one too Pat. Is the post in front really curved or is it an illusion?
November 25th, 2020  
A super capture.Emmanuel has danced there in competitions, when he was at Uni.
November 25th, 2020  
Bep
Impressive building!
November 25th, 2020  
@busylady It’s really curved like that Judith. Lights all along the promenade.
November 25th, 2020  
@lyndamcg Yes some great jokes there aren’t there Lynda...makes your neck ache reading them.
November 25th, 2020  
@carolmw You can see them queuing up on a Saturday morning sometimes all ready for competitions.
November 25th, 2020  
@gijsje It’s a bit shabby in places but the ballroom is still beautiful.
November 25th, 2020  
Great viewpoint.
November 25th, 2020  
A great shot again.. I can remember seeing Blackpool ballroom on Coro St .. stunning building.. Good for you to get the bike out sounds like you in the right place to use your bike often..
Your yesterday shot deserved lots of favs.
November 25th, 2020  
A great shot of the iconic tower .Well done on the start on your cards - you must get them off early with your new address !
November 25th, 2020  
@beryl That’s the idea Beryl although we have redirection but it’s a great chance to let everyone know our new address!
November 25th, 2020  
@julzmaioro Thanks Julz...I’m chuffed!
November 25th, 2020  
Iconic...splendid shot of this magnificent landmark.
November 25th, 2020  
Great to see - I'll have to google and see if I can see inside the ballroom. Take care on that bike - you don't want to fall off and break bones in this day and age. I'm not riding yet.
November 25th, 2020  
Beautiful iconic building!
November 26th, 2020  
Cool building!
November 26th, 2020  
Great shot and info
November 26th, 2020  
Another super shot, Pat!
November 26th, 2020  
@maggiemae That’s the worry Maggie...breaking bones is not good....I shall be very careful.
November 26th, 2020  
@s4sayer It’s a great landmark Margo...that’s the word!
November 26th, 2020  
November 26th, 2020  
Wonderful
November 26th, 2020  
Beautiful shot. We have been there one day many years ago. The weather was bleak and grey. Nobody was around and to say the truth i was very dismayed and considered the day to have been a waste.
November 26th, 2020  
Lee
Iconic, and is in my memory for as long as I can remember.
November 28th, 2020  
@sangwann
Oh dear Dione, I gave to say Blackpool can look very drab on a bad day but comes to life in the sun. It’s not a place I would holiday in but it has its own cheeky charm. The ballroom is something else though!
November 28th, 2020  
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