The History Of Edward Place

Built in 1883 as a dwelling house, the property pre-dates even the Blackpool Tower itself. We have pieced together some of its fascinating history below and even found some pictures from the very early days of Crystal Road.

Sepia photograph of the Victorian terraced houses on Crystal Road with a horse and cart parked in the street

Crystal Road In Victorian Times

This early image of Crystal Road shows number 14 in its early days.

Note the horse and cart parked outside. No parking permits in those days!

We are the one with the bush next to the original bay window.

Sepia photograph looking down Crystal Road from the Promenade end, with St. Cuthbert's Church visible at the far end

Churches Never Change

This is a view of Crystal Road from the Promenade end of the street.

Towards the far end of the street on the right hand side you can see St. Cuthbert's Church which still looks very similar even today!

The building directly opposite the far end of the street is also very recognisable as you stand looking in this direction today.

Black-and-white photograph of the old corner shop on Crystal Road, its windows covered in adverts including Player's Navy Mixture and Lyons Tea

Corner Shop - Long Gone

Originally there was a corner shop at the Promenade end of Crystal Road.

This was later replaced by a large hotel with a car park at the front.