Blackpool lights the Way: Innovation in Neon Talk

Name: Blackpool lights the Way: Innovation in Neon Talk
Start: 2025-10-30T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-30T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Showtown, Bank Hey Street, FY1 4TQ Blackpool, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Showtown, Bank Hey Street, FY1 4TQ Blackpool, United Kingdom | Blackpool, EN

In the 1930s, Blackpool embraced neon with dazzling flair, from promenade illuminations to pioneering signage. Join Professor Vanessa for a lively talk asking: was this cutting-edge modernity or seaside kitsch? Discover how Blackpool became a beacon in the history of light, festivity, innovation and its controversial history.
£5 Adults