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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Alice Suffield & Ethan Davies

Popular Victorian hotel in Blackpool 'set for demolition' - but no-one knows why

A popular and prominent hotel in Blackpool is rumoured to be demolished after 100 years on the seaside town's central promenade.

The St Chads hotel was popular with tourists up until its sudden closure in 2021. However, rumours now are swirling that the iconic building is set to be demolished, after nearby residents and businesses spotted fences and workmen at the site over the weekend.

The hotel was built in 1893 as part of St Chads Terrace, and was considerably enlarged by the Whittaker family, who bought up adjacent properties on the terrace. The hotel buildings are now owned by Singapore company Fragrance with UK-based RBH Hospitality Management owning the businesses, reports Lancs Live.

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