The Temple of Arts blue plaque
Overview
The Temple of Arts blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in England Blackpool. This blue commemorative plaque records: The Temple of Arts. One of the oldest surviving buildings in the town centre.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: The Temple of Arts.
People and events
The saved account records: One of the oldest surviving buildings in the town centre.
How it worked
The saved account records: Built in 1847 it became John Eastham's Temple of Arts photographic studio in 1853, said to have been the first in Blackpool.
What remains
The saved account records: The outer wall was originally adorned by three carved figures - 'The Three Graces', Faith, Love and Charity.
Why it mattered
The Temple of Arts blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: The Temple of Arts. One of the oldest surviving buildings in the town centre. Built in 1847 it became John Eastham'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 for many years until uncovered in 1976. Sadly they were damaged during building renovation in 1988 and were replaced by a plastic replica. Kindly donated by Lloyds Bank. The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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