The People's Palace: Memories and new beginnings
Hear personal stories and recollections of the Morecambe Winter Gardens, some told for the first time, and find out what the future holds for this treasured building.
The People's Palace podcast series tells the story of how Morecambe's historic and iconic Winter Gardens building was saved from wreck and ruin. The series explores the rich history and architecture of the building; the amazing people helping to run, maintain and restore venue; and what the future holds for the space.
In the final episode of this series, we hear personal memories and recollections of 'The People's Palace', including stories of the fun and joy people experienced there, their love for the building, and their visions for its future.
About the Winter Gardens
Opened as the Victoria Pavillion in 1897, the Winter Gardens is a Grade II* listed variety, theatre and concert hall in the heart of Morecambe. The building was saved from demolition by the people of Morecambe in 1985 and is now run by the Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust - a volunteer-led, charitable organisation who are writing a new chapter and restoring this magical place to its former glory.
Credits
- Host: Janet Downie (Long-time Winter Gardens Volunteer)
- Research: Professor Vanessa Toulmin (Director of City, Culture and Public Engagement at the University of Sheffield)
- Producer: Kitty Turner
- Additional Voiceover Recording & Script: Nigel Thompson