Category: lancashire

News, posts and releases on Lancashire in the North West of England.

Harry Potter illustrator at Lancaster Castle, 3rd Sept

Jonny Duddle Harry Potter Illustrator

Harry Potter fans of all ages will not want to miss a special event in the atmospheric setting of Lancaster Castle’s Shire Hall. At 6.30pm on Wednesday 3 September, Lancashire County Council’s library service and SilverDell Bookstore, Kirkham, are hosting an evening with award-winning illustrator Jonny Duddle. Jonny was chosen by Bloomsbury Publishing to reimagine the magical …

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Blackpool donates to Britain’s oldest amusement park

Blackpool has donated items to Britain’s oldest amusement park, ahead of the opening of a re-imagined Dreamland next year. The Grade II listed Dreamland in Margate first opened in 1870 under the name Hall-by-the-Sea before changing its name in 1920 and going on to become a hugely popular tourist attraction. However, it fell on hard …

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Blackpool Airshow Schedule 10 – 11 August

The countdown to Blackpool Air Show is on and the running order of this year’s show can now be revealed. The free show, which features the world-famous RAF Red Arrows, a group of daredevil wing walkers, some of the most spectacular pilots in the country as well as a range of new and exciting displays, …

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