The Back Streets and Alleys of Blackpool

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  • @basil9983
    @basil9983 2 года назад +30

    Love those walkabouts especially in the dark. You'd be a great ghost storey teller Ste.. How the bloody hell did they get those boats down those tiny alleys... Top Vlog mate.. 👍👍👍

  • @davidnm21
    @davidnm21 2 года назад +18

    For someone who does not live in Blackpool, I found this video fascinating. Great editing skills outside MaKelleys and at 15:00, the elderly couple walking in the street, hilarious. Some of those dark alley ways are incredible creepy. Fancy that not one boat, but two boats down a dark alley, (stolen maybe), as it looked like they were trying to hide it. They could be legitimate. Amazing back alley discovery video this one thanks Stephen 👍

  • @petergregory6185
    @petergregory6185 2 года назад +19

    I just love these dark and shady parts of nighttime Blackpool. You. Still find unknown. Passages and surprises. Great stuff Stephen 😁

  • @froggiewrench1
    @froggiewrench1 2 года назад +3

    I realize now why I ditched my TV licence. Fascinating and insightful commentary on a place you not just know but love to the bottom of your heart.

  • @angelaharding1250
    @angelaharding1250 2 года назад +6

    Probably won it on bullseye 🎯 🤣 just brilliant. I'm glad you had your security guard with you, I worry about you out in the dark up backstreets, really enjoyed this video Stephen thank you , and thank you to your friend xx

  • @Queen_-gg5jn
    @Queen_-gg5jn 2 года назад +3

    Great video 😊 , at same time it's heartbreaking that young Charlene had walked down them roads too back then . God bless her soul. Even I wasn't aware of the backstreets of Blackpool ☺️

  • @AnimalMagnetism1965
    @AnimalMagnetism1965 2 года назад +12

    I always feel like I'm taking my life in my hands whenever I walk past Ma Kellys 😂

  • @ThugLucy
    @ThugLucy 2 года назад +5

    This is what i love to see Steve, the nitty gritty areas of city's that other vloggers won't show. It shows the reality of what actually is going on in the UK and how the working and low income class actually have to live. Keep up the great work

  • @christinecopson5502
    @christinecopson5502 2 года назад +6

    These night videos are your best videos Stephen Love it. Stay safe 😀

  • @meirionhughes8137
    @meirionhughes8137 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for your update, Mr walk on the wild side. No joke right they should make you The mayor of Blackpool. I'm now going to watch your other video a walk in the Town. Thanks again 💚👍.

  • @jackbrenny9576
    @jackbrenny9576 2 года назад +3

    Another superb and very interesting video, thank you Stephen and your lighting friend. Best wishes.

  • @gilly5959
    @gilly5959 Год назад +1

    God this takes me back i used to work in the new market 40 years ago when I just left school for the season, I remember that entrance well It looks a bit different now, it was very expensive renting a stall there. I used to live on bond street above a tobacconist I went to blackpool a couple of weeks ago on a night out and was shocked how run down it had become it's such a shame, but I still have such good memories from there it will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 2 года назад +4

    Another fantastic video sir! I love these!! It gave me peace of mind knowing you weren’t on your own to be honest. Keep up the great work 👍

  • @wladniem
    @wladniem 2 года назад +2

    that was a really good mural at the end.....cheers Ste for your walkabout

  • @stevegill8471
    @stevegill8471 2 года назад +6

    The car accessory shop that used to be on the corner of Rawcliffe Street & Bond Street was called Motorcare and had a sister shop on Redbank Road.

  • @catherinegreen7879
    @catherinegreen7879 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic video Stephen.
    Love the walk about at night around these small dark alleys .
    Brilliant stuff Stephen.

    • @jenniferneild5673
      @jenniferneild5673 2 года назад

      Hi Stephen like the videos of blackpool you do I know blackpool vert well but did not know about the back streets and allers you have shown us keep them coming

  • @badgerboy4448
    @badgerboy4448 2 года назад +7

    Looks scary with them ruffians about 😬

  • @kathybarry7850
    @kathybarry7850 2 года назад +1

    Glad to hear you had company Steve..♥️

  • @rubberneckingjks7254
    @rubberneckingjks7254 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely loved the night time walk around,I was glued to the tv screen,very very interesting video,more night time videos please....

  • @mikecaine3643
    @mikecaine3643 2 года назад +10

    I know tourism in Blackpool has taken a down turn in recent years but there must be a fair bit of money coming into the town - so what on earth are the council doing with the revenue - some of the streets could be really nice - St Bede's for example - it has the potential but lack of funding seems to be the problem . Blackpool has the potential to be a really good place for a break but the back streets - just a stones throw from the sea-front are dire . C'mon Blackpool council - pull your finger out . Just down the coast shows how good it could be . Blackpool is unique - the tower alone is a landmark that stands out and I find it appalling that the council seem quite happy to pick up wages without doing anything to benefit the town - building car parks won't bring in the tourists while a shanty town exists just around the corner . I think Blackpool is brilliant as long as you stay on the sea-front . Sounds like a rant I know but Blackpool holds a special place in Lancashire history and is worth preserving and not letting it fall into decay . Brave man Stephen for venturing down the dark alleys and good sense to have a companion .

  • @junemckenzie3380
    @junemckenzie3380 2 года назад +4

    Hello Stephen, another chilling video, so glad you have a friend with you as you just don't know what's going to be around the corner. I love the part with the couple you said hoped hadn't been out clubbing. That's what makes your videos so good, little bits of fun inserted into what could be a quite scarry video. Thank you very much for doing this for us. Best wishes from Glasgow 🙋

  • @user-pw3tr1xg2x
    @user-pw3tr1xg2x 2 года назад +7

    Interesting video Stephen but do take care. Good to know you had someone with you.

  • @kevstraw1812
    @kevstraw1812 2 года назад +6

    This was fantastic! I like many others on here like this kind of thing, and it's reassuring to me that you have someone with you in case things get wilder than you'd like! One thing I would say is watch out for cctv cameras at the private addresses you didn't know about, I saw one staring straight at you when you was looking at the boats, especially that one up higher than street level. All in all, a brilliant night time street video! Thank you 👏

  • @RadioJonophone
    @RadioJonophone 2 года назад +3

    When I was seven or so in the 1950s in north Withington, Manchester, I used to explore the grid-iron streets of Moss Side. These alleys in your video remind me of those days. Many of the terraces looked like a downmarket version of Coronation Street (on TV). I remember some of the smells in the back alleys - dog poo and human pee. It's all been knocked down and new housing put up. Moss Side is Crack Cocaine Central these days. I'm glad I now live in the homely fresh air and fun of Newcastle.

  • @jivebunny9892
    @jivebunny9892 2 года назад +3

    Interesting to note in your vids how Blackpool seems to be able to self police its streets without an overbearing police presence. Also you seem to be able to film without confrontation.
    Nice to watch 😊

  • @williamjohnson4111
    @williamjohnson4111 2 года назад +2

    It was a very lovely sunset tonight got some cracking photos along the prom

  • @moonagedaydream4489
    @moonagedaydream4489 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I love it when you go up a back alley Stephen, very exciting. I laughed so much throughout, you and your friend are hilarious. You bounce off each other so well, you are the new double act in town, Cheatley and Chum 😂😂 Thank you for making me laugh until I spat my coffee out, yet again 😘 xxx

  • @mnym8ts
    @mnym8ts 2 года назад +7

    I love it when the season starts. But no what I hate that all these junkies and alkies ruin the real old blackpool where you'd never fear walking through any street.

  • @carolsmith6012
    @carolsmith6012 2 года назад +3

    The back streets of Blackpool omg, then on the front buzzing, hope you've captured full moon tonight, wonder if the cobbled st, is "undoubted " , dont know if you've heard of that term, great vid

  • @jacquiquinn997
    @jacquiquinn997 2 года назад +2

    My favourite videos stephen
    Back alleys and side streets. Couldn't stop laughing at the boats 😂

  • @Lightning-xg5tn
    @Lightning-xg5tn 2 года назад +4

    Brilliant video! Love these types of videos and how they contrast with the others! Fantastic stuff - happy Easter!

  • @LeopardprintBet
    @LeopardprintBet Год назад +1

    This is fabulous. Love your style. So interesting. I’m a southerner with a yearning to move up north. Got my eye on jobs and one day soon…

  • @BoB4jjjjs
    @BoB4jjjjs 2 года назад +2

    Interesting in a scary way! 👍

  • @johnearle1394
    @johnearle1394 2 года назад +5

    Great place to visit is Blackpool lots to do for families couples + lads or women's weekends away but I know there's massive drug n alcohol problems amongst population in back street bedsits n flats + homeless people

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755
    @kathleenmccarroll3755 2 года назад +3

    Enjoyed your video very much Steven it's so surprising what you see in the back streets even boats . There used to be a coffee bar on bond Street called the cave I wonder if you remember it Stephen it was down stairs in the basement

  • @muza1875hfc
    @muza1875hfc 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant as always Stephen you are brave walking in they streets at night glad your not on your own, your a legend in many ways, keep safe buddy , Moray, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Blackpool is amazing not as good as the 70s and 80s but its still a special place in my heart 👍👏👏👏🧡🧡🧡 keep safe m8 and take care , respect

  • @juliec70
    @juliec70 2 года назад +2

    Wow great video Stephen love the night walk abouts glad you had ya mate with you , the old couple was so funny you make my n8ght when I watch your videos ty stay safe 😀

  • @brianhiggins3090
    @brianhiggins3090 2 года назад +1

    Loved the walkabout Stephen, I remember going to the new market in Waterloo Road via the back entrance, also the last street you walked down with the mural on the wall, was also the back entrance to the market next door to the new market. Great memories thank you.👍

  • @jackie-carper
    @jackie-carper 2 года назад +1

    Hi Stephen thanx again good to know u wasn't alone.😁

  • @Sr19769p
    @Sr19769p 2 года назад +2

    Hi, Steve. Love how you find beauty in decay, dude. At 5.58-9.18 I thought it was gonna go all David Lynch, Mulholland Drive 'Diner Scene' 😂. Great work, pal.

  • @angelairvine3091
    @angelairvine3091 2 года назад +2

    Loved it , another great video , glad you had someone with you , especially going down those dark alleys , xx

  • @sarahbroom9577
    @sarahbroom9577 2 года назад +1

    So glad to see you have company on your latest explore Stephen 😊 Whilst I know you're local, some of the places you visit do look a bit sketchy 😬 I wonder if your Tesco express is anything like ours - in ours, there's a security guard on weekends, and the staff wear bodycams! 😵 Thanks for another great video! 👍

  • @steveshakespeare8492
    @steveshakespeare8492 2 года назад +1

    Great video Steve 😁fascinating 🖐

  • @dianemorton9473
    @dianemorton9473 2 года назад +1

    Another great video ,love these walk abouts ,thankyou , Blackpool's gone so down ,like everywhere now sad ,

  • @denisebell8422
    @denisebell8422 2 года назад +5

    I was thinking I wouldn't fancy walking down the back alleys on my own very wise to have a mate with you

  • @malcbury9739
    @malcbury9739 2 года назад +6

    Hi Stephen. I was talking to a manager at 'Spoons and they closed the Gavel some time after the Velvet Coaster opened as the two were too close together to be viable.

    • @JohnHughes2002
      @JohnHughes2002 2 года назад +2

      But it was called The Auctioneer when Wetherspoons had it. It became The Gavel when they sold it but now it's closed.

    • @malcbury9739
      @malcbury9739 2 года назад +2

      @@JohnHughes2002 Yes, Thr Auctioneer! I stand corrected.

  • @kevinroome8286
    @kevinroome8286 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this vlog Steve. Very interesting. Loved it . Take care 🙏

  • @mickd6942
    @mickd6942 2 года назад +1

    I had music in my head just from the title , Tony Christie's in the avenues and ally ways lol

  • @williamjohnson4111
    @williamjohnson4111 2 года назад +1

    It was busy tonight on the trams there is some big groups of youngest from Glasgow in town the trams were packed

  • @JamesSmith-iz4mv
    @JamesSmith-iz4mv 2 года назад +1

    Superb video Stephen Great camera work with story

  • @darrenprice9765
    @darrenprice9765 2 года назад

    Stayed at at a B&B in St Bebe's about 10 years ago. The owner was about to retire.His was the last remaining hotel in the street and was once surrounded by many others.A couple of years later I checked and it also has been converted to residential

  • @ronnierocket1819
    @ronnierocket1819 2 года назад +2

    Hi stephen, glad you had your minder with you. you would not get me walking down them streets at night. i enjoyed the walk. thanks

  • @jobsworthism
    @jobsworthism 2 года назад +1

    Ma Kellys ..hilarious ....you do fantastic commentaries Steve

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 2 года назад +1

    Good walkabout, I love the colours of the night sky...
    🙂👍🏻🌌

  • @kathleenmccarroll3755
    @kathleenmccarroll3755 2 года назад +1

    Glad you have someone doing the lighting with you

  • @blueneeson9888
    @blueneeson9888 2 года назад +2

    Thanks a Brilliant Video From Blue

  • @benitoc3844
    @benitoc3844 2 года назад

    I'm not even from Blackpool and over the past few days I've just been finding myself binge watching a man walking (or cycling or getting a bus) round Blackpool. I'm off to Lytham festival in a couple of weeks and I think I'm more excited about it finishing so I can go to Ma Kellys or The Bull! God, I love RUclips rabbitholes.

  • @cats2954
    @cats2954 2 года назад

    Love your videos my friend is look forward to seeing them keep them coming 😊👀👀👀👍👍

  • @eddieoi9444
    @eddieoi9444 2 года назад +1

    Great walkabout...

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk 2 года назад +1

    0:46 I thought it was a traffic cops video lol lovely work Stephen I’m impressed

  • @jen6251
    @jen6251 2 года назад +1

    Good videos tonight double bil can't wait for next week's videos I look forward to them

  • @CupidStunt0001
    @CupidStunt0001 2 года назад +3

    Last year my mate nearly bought the ex hotel 'Touchwood down St Chad's road, there was a fire a couple of years ago which gutted the downstairs,he backed out last minute realising the work needed,
    It would be interesting to see if it is still on the market

  • @stephenfarmer8693
    @stephenfarmer8693 2 года назад +2

    Blimey Stephen,another cracking video,always interesting never disappoints 💪

  • @zamiadams4343
    @zamiadams4343 2 года назад +1

    Great video Stephen, I really enjoyed that, all the best!

  • @FreyjatheFairy
    @FreyjatheFairy Год назад +1

    Always reminds me of a ghetto .... I had a shop on bond street and lived in Ball Street ... Incredibly creepy place to walk back and forth to ... Now I live in a small village in Yorkshire .... I don't miss Blackpool South shore one bit ... Be careful out there

  • @wendyjones2351
    @wendyjones2351 2 года назад +2

    Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always well there's some interesting sights when you come off the prom lol bond Street was very quiet a ghost town every place has its good parts and bad parts I dread to think whats behind the scenes where I live take care xx

  • @stu9989
    @stu9989 2 года назад +1

    I love your little mad bits. Like the old people dance, and all the voice changers 🤣

  • @IBCMC
    @IBCMC 2 года назад

    I stayed in that area of Blackpool a few years ago, and it seemed like a food desert. That Tesco Express was always cleaned out of anything remotely fresh. I loved it, though, especially Beth's Pantry cafe (like unintentionally stepping into the 50's/60's).

  • @chriswhite1204
    @chriswhite1204 2 года назад +1

    You were brave going in that back passage.

  • @pameladuffin9011
    @pameladuffin9011 2 года назад +1

    Stephen that was brilliant, love the night videos and it was so funny x

  • @L0reburne
    @L0reburne 2 года назад +1

    Love this vid Stephen......looks really professional !

  • @jackyboy308
    @jackyboy308 2 года назад

    “Please believe meeeee” big up dale outside ma Kelly’s 😂😂

  • @stewart9346
    @stewart9346 2 года назад +2

    Love the night time videos , please keep them coming .👀

  • @stephenshippam9374
    @stephenshippam9374 2 года назад

    Hi thanks for yet another excellent video, please take care of yourself I would be to nervous to walk around some of them street's
    Thanks for showing them
    Looking forward to your next video
    Best wishes to you.

  • @Nansen1981
    @Nansen1981 2 года назад

    Great vid Stephen, funny as hell ,glad to see you have someone watching your back. Take care my friend.

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 2 года назад +1

    Glad you have a Minder, err I mean Lighting Engineer with you! I thought I'd tuned into High Plains Drifter at one point.

  • @fredaredfern6670
    @fredaredfern6670 2 года назад +1

    You are very brave to go to some of these back alleys Stephen they were very scary. Interesting though thank You

  • @gavinhodgkins6643
    @gavinhodgkins6643 2 года назад +3

    Another top video Stephen, I reckon that boat came off Bullseye.

  • @patparry389
    @patparry389 2 года назад +1

    Great vid Stephen love the way you change your voice over makes me laugh.🤣😂😍

  • @Shaunsfavourites
    @Shaunsfavourites 2 года назад

    Another fascinating tour Stephen. Do you remember about 40 years ago on Bond Street, a basement cafe which also sold second hand records, it might have been called he cavern?

  • @canugizabit2810
    @canugizabit2810 2 года назад +1

    so many memories ! thank you

  • @Sylvia-Storm
    @Sylvia-Storm 2 года назад +1

    Is you lighting engineer, the chap with the torch? Haha.

  • @chrisdavies73
    @chrisdavies73 2 года назад +4

    Cheers Steve, just off to phone The Samaritans 😂👍

  • @philladdy7339
    @philladdy7339 2 года назад +1

    Love the videos u do , theirs loads more around that area bk of station rd , bright st should be called shight st really 😆

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P 2 года назад +2

    Amazing night vlog footage on drone is lovely and your a bit brave in the back alleys and be careful those silver canisters there lethal things

  • @nbvhoho2738
    @nbvhoho2738 2 года назад +3

    Its the equaliser
    That tesco express is manila
    Fight club

    • @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool
      @AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool  2 года назад

      Mr wild side does Ed triple Wood
      maybe I should do an intro
      me in front of my van with lights on
      down a dirty alley

    • @nbvhoho2738
      @nbvhoho2738 2 года назад

      @@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool michelle dotrice will be after you clpse to 11m views

  • @mickd6942
    @mickd6942 2 года назад +2

    You know it's a rough area when the window cleaner uses a sander instead of a shammy

  • @lightworker123gaming2
    @lightworker123gaming2 2 года назад +1

    I love blackpool i live in bolton and bring the family as much as we can

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 2 года назад +2

    Wise choice Stephen to bring your lighting engineer along.

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK 2 года назад +2

    I love Waterloo Road, it’s filled with interesting sights & sounds.

  • @feraljim
    @feraljim 2 года назад +3

    Hmm baghead street. Nice

  • @peterbarker6249
    @peterbarker6249 2 года назад +1

    Love the backstreet videos , always fascinating .

  • @johndonnelly9009
    @johndonnelly9009 2 года назад

    Hi will be planning a trip to Blackpool soon for the weekend was wondering if you had any recomendations on where is the best place to stay cheers.Loving the video's

  • @suegosling414
    @suegosling414 2 года назад +1

    Very entertaing video Stephen thankyou.Pity Blackpool council can't spend some of the 61million granted for sea defences on cleaning the backstreets.Take care 😁😁😘😘

  • @shirleycollins3215
    @shirleycollins3215 Год назад

    Hi Stephen this area is absolutely shocking now needs knocking down I remember it years ago being a lovely shopping area for everything meat, vegetables, Dairy, even clothes shops and of course woolworths such ashame but now such a dump keep safe 😆👍

  • @talktothesand88
    @talktothesand88 2 года назад +1

    More of these please.

  • @lesjackson2648
    @lesjackson2648 2 года назад +1

    Another cracking video Stephen.

  • @matthewgriffiths8423
    @matthewgriffiths8423 2 года назад +1

    Great explore

  • @nukathecat4319
    @nukathecat4319 2 года назад +1

    Love your videos 👍👍

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott6205 7 месяцев назад

    Wow great video took me down memory lane bid time