The Temple of Arts, Blackpool

 

 'The Temple

of Arts

One of the oldest surviving buildings in the

town centre.

Built in 1847 it became John Eastman's Temple

of Arts photographic studio in 1853, said to

have been the first in Blackpool.

The outer wall was originally adorned by three

carved figures – 'The Three Graces', Faith,

Love and charity. Created by the artist

Samuel Wood they were subsequently hidden

for many years until uncovered in 1976.

Sadly they were damaged during building

renovation in 1988 and were replaced by

a plastic replica.'