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{{Infobox Exhibition | {{Infobox Exhibition | ||
|image = Blackpool October 1975.jpg | |image = Blackpool October 1975.jpg | ||
|exhibition features= Regularly changing props | |exhibition features = Regularly changing props | ||
|exhibition location= 111 Central Promenade, [[Blackpool]] | |exhibition location = 111 Central Promenade, [[Blackpool]] | ||
|opening date = | |opening date = 14 April 1974 | ||
|closing date = | |closing date = 30 October 1985 | ||
}}The '''Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool''' was located at 111 Central Promenade, on the busy Golden Mile, a prime location for visitors. It ran for 11 years until the | }} | ||
The '''Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool''' was located at 111 Central Promenade, on the busy Golden Mile, a prime location for visitors. It ran for 11 years until the lease on the building in which it was housed expired. | |||
The Blackpool Exhibition briefly reopened in 2004 to coincide with [[Series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 1]], and was steadily updated up until its closure in November 2009.<ref>http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/blackpool.htm</ref> | |||
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== Notable elements == | == Notable elements == | ||
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== Promotion == | == Promotion == | ||
* The Blackpool Exhibition was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme's broadcasts. | * The Blackpool Exhibition was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme's broadcasts. | ||
* In 1975 [[Elizabeth Sladen]], [[Ian Marter]] and [[Tom Baker]] promoted the exhibition with a parade led by Baker in the back of [[Bessie]] with the Mayoress and a [[UNIT]] driver. The parade also included a [[Zygon]], [[Bellal]], [[Sontaran]], [[Sea Devil]] and [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cyberman]], and led to the switching on of Blackpool's illuminations. | * In 1975, [[Elizabeth Sladen]], [[Ian Marter]] and [[Tom Baker]] promoted the exhibition with a parade led by Baker in the back of [[Bessie]] with the Mayoress and a [[UNIT]] driver. The parade also included a [[Zygon]], [[Bellal]], [[Sontaran]], [[Sea Devil]] and [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cyberman]], and led to the switching on of Blackpool's illuminations. | ||
* In 1976, Tom Baker especially filmed [[Mind your step! (TV story)|a small skit]] for the exhibition as the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | * In 1976, Tom Baker especially filmed [[Mind your step! (TV story)|a small skit]] for the exhibition as the [[Fourth Doctor]]. | ||
* In 1985, [[Colin Baker]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] were present signing autographs in the console area for [[Children in Need]]. | * In 1985, [[Colin Baker]] and [[Nicola Bryant]] were present signing autographs in the console area for [[Children in Need]]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* ''[https://blackpoolremembered7485.wordpress.com/ Blackpool Remembered]'' - a comprehensive reference work about the Exhibition | * ''[https://blackpoolremembered7485.wordpress.com/ Blackpool Remembered]'' - a comprehensive reference work about the Exhibition | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions]] | [[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions]] | ||
[[Category:Real world places]] | [[Category:Real world places]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 25 April 2024
The Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool was located at 111 Central Promenade, on the busy Golden Mile, a prime location for visitors. It ran for 11 years until the lease on the building in which it was housed expired.
The Blackpool Exhibition briefly reopened in 2004 to coincide with Series 1, and was steadily updated up until its closure in November 2009.[1]
Notable elements[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Displays were regularly updated with new exhibits as new stories were aired.
- Unlike the Longleat Exhibition, the Blackpool Exhibition also included a display of small scale models of landscapes and spacecrafts. Davros, Daleks, Cybermen and K9 were among regular exhibits.
Promotion[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Blackpool Exhibition was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme's broadcasts.
- In 1975, Elizabeth Sladen, Ian Marter and Tom Baker promoted the exhibition with a parade led by Baker in the back of Bessie with the Mayoress and a UNIT driver. The parade also included a Zygon, Bellal, Sontaran, Sea Devil and Cyberman, and led to the switching on of Blackpool's illuminations.
- In 1976, Tom Baker especially filmed a small skit for the exhibition as the Fourth Doctor.
- In 1985, Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant were present signing autographs in the console area for Children in Need.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Exhibition posters
April 1974 Exhibition Ticket and Badge
Entrance October 1975
Exhibition layout 1975
Entrance 1982
Davros prop inside exhibition 1982
Dalek prop inside exhibition 1982
1984 Blackpool Illuminations
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Blackpool Remembered - a comprehensive reference work about the Exhibition
