History

 A ground-level view of the Winter Gardens' terracotta facade, focusing on the entrance. People are gathered near the main doors and a chalkboard sign advertises "Winter Gardens Welcome Centre." To the left, shopfronts are visible, including one for "Northern Chocolate Co."
Video, 10 mins

People Power at the Morecambe Winter Gardens

15 Jun 2025 10:10
Two ornate theatre boxes are shown, each with elaborate green and gold decorative plasterwork and a light illuminating the interior.
Video, 4 mins

Restoring the Morecambe Winter Gardens

15 Jun 2025 10:00
 A grand, historic theatre interior with a large stage framed by ornate gold and pink plasterwork, deep red velvet curtains, and an elaborate painted ceiling. Rows of empty red seats fill the foreground.
Event, 51 mins

Programming the 'Albert Hall of the North'

1 Jul 2025 12:30
 A group of 19 young people stand and kneel on a polished wooden floor, posing for a photo. Many are wearing black hoodies with a circular red and white logo.
Event, 54 mins

Young Creatives and Young People

1 Jul 2025 11:30
A circular mosaic floor design in shades of white, beige, brown, green, and blue, featuring intricate floral and swirling patterns.
Event, 1 hr

History, Overview and Vision

1 Jul 2025 10:00
 A top-down view of a large, circular metal thali platter filled with numerous small metal bowls containing various Indian dishes, including flatbreads, curries, rice, and desserts.
Video, 20 mins

People’s Archive of Food Memories

17 Jul 2025 14:00
A postcard-style image of the Winter Gardens in Morecambe, UK, from the 1970s. The building's facade is cream-colored with green domes and red lettering, featuring numerous signs advertising various attractions like "Fairground" and "Wrestling Every Thursday 7:30". In the foreground, there's a garden area with small green umbrellas and some parked cars and pedestrians are visible.
Podcast, 28 mins

The People's Palace: Memories and new beginnings

1 Jun 2025 11:30
 A vibrant live music performance is underway in a grand, historic theatre. The stage, illuminated by bright green and yellow spotlights, features a band performing. The main floor and surrounding balconies are packed with a large, silhouetted audience, many with their arms raised, enjoying the show.
Podcast, 29 mins

The People's Palace: The great and the good

1 Jun 2025 11:00
A close-up, elevated view of the elaborate terracotta facade of the Winter Gardens, focusing on a large arched window with white frames. The intricate brickwork and decorative elements are clearly visible, with some greenery growing from the top. In the background, a sprawling town with buildings and a car park can be seen under a cloudy sky.
Podcast, 28 mins

The People's Palace: Brick by brick

1 Jun 2025 10:30
A wide-angle view from a balcony showcases the grand, ornate interior of the Morecambe Winter Gardens theatre. The highly decorated ceiling, stage, and multiple tiers of seating are visible, with warm lighting highlighting the intricate gold and cream plasterwork.
Podcast, 28 mins

The People's Palace: Who keeps the lights on?

1 Jun 2025 10:00
A black and white photo of people waiting in a bread line from the Great Depression
Podcast, 33 mins

Great Depression

30 Jun 2025 10:00
A wine cellar
Podcast, 29 mins

Episode 6 - Half a Moment?

4 Jun 2025 16:00
A photo of a vintage brewery
Podcast, 31 mins

Episode 5 - Big Business and Bio-States

4 Jun 2025 15:00
Rum Barrels
Podcast, 28 mins

Episode 4 - Spirits and Global Encounters

4 Jun 2025 14:00
Multiple hops laid on the ground
Podcast, 26 mins

Episode 3 - Hops and the Origins of Western Capitalism

4 Jun 2025 13:00
Multiple amphoras
Podcast, 26 mins

Episode 2 - Wine and the Rise of Mediterranean World

4 Jun 2025 12:00
A photo of a wild grapevine
Podcast, 33 mins

Episode 1 - Joining Up and Settling Down

4 Jun 2025 11:00
A collage of photos, left to right, wild grapevines, amphora, hops, rum barrels, beer distillery, wine cellar
Podcast, 3 mins

Trailer - 5 ½ Moments When Alcohol Shaped the World

4 Jun 2025 10:00
Pat Collins photograph
Podcast, 20 mins

Interview with Anthony Harris

20 Dec 2024 15:00
Group photograph of Van Dwellers Association 1889
Podcast, 25 mins

Interview with Sheldon Chadwick

19 Dec 2024 16:00
Painting of Ghost Train by Joanna Whittle
Podcast, 30 mins

Interview with Joanna Whittle

13 Dec 2024 17:00
Image of a painting of a Chinese woman smelling pink flowers
Video, 16 mins

Growing Up Multilingual with Chinese Heritage

9 Dec 2024 12:00
Circus staff photograph
Podcast, 35 mins

Interview with Mark Twitchett

6 Dec 2024 17:00
Blurred photographic image of man with a happy face
Podcast, 30 mins

Interview with Professor Brendan Walker

29 Nov 2024 09:00