Thanks to Lancaster Museum Service, today’s old photographs of the Winter Gardens, Alhambra and Royalty theatres, the Central Pier, Midland bandstand and Tower throw the spotlight on the town’s entertaining past.
Not to be outdone, Lancaster’s Grand and Dukes theatres have interesting histories of their own as illustrated in these images.
1. That's entertainment
The busy Morecambe thoroughfare overlooked by the old Royalty Theatre. The Arndale Shopping Centre was later built on part of the site. Photo: Lancaster Museums Service
2. That's entertainment
Morecambe's Midland Bandstand was a popular draw in the summer. Photo: Lancaster Museums Service
3. That's entertainment
St Anne's Church underwent a transformation to become The Dukes in 1971. Photo: Submit
4. That's entertainment
The boarded up building before being transformed into The Dukes. Photo: Submit