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The ornate, red terracotta and brick facade of the historic Winter Gardens in Morecambe, UK, with a green glass canopy extending over its ground floor shops
Series, 11 Events
Morecambe Winter Gardens

Morecambe Winter Gardens

Discover how interventions led by the University of Sheffield’s Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Chair of Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust, have saved and regenerated this historic seaside venue.

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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 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 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 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
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 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
A circular mosaic floor design in shades of white, beige, brown, green, and blue, featuring intricate floral and swirling patterns.
Video, 1 hr

History, Overview and Vision

1 Jul 2025 10:00
 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.
Video, 54 mins

Young Creatives and Young People

1 Jul 2025 11:30
 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.
Video, 51 mins

Programming the 'Albert Hall of the North'

1 Jul 2025 12:30
A photo of a Select Committee
Video, 1 hr

Protecting Built Heritage: Select Committee

12 Sep 2025 09:00
The ornate, red terracotta and brick facade of the historic Winter Gardens in Morecambe, UK, with a green glass canopy extending over its ground floor shops
Podcast, 24 mins

The Morecambe Winter Gardens: Contested Histories

2 Nov 2025 18:00