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The magnificent Miners’ Home, as it was called, on Blackpool prom is hardly passed without a quick glance.

Situated on over seven acres of grounds, the now-private residence was once a convalescent facility for miners recuperating from illnesses and injuries sustained during a career working in the coal seams. They came to Blackpool for the fresh air. But it was an odd location for those of us who live in Blackpool. These images offer a unique look inside the Baroque-style building. Although the interior may not live up to the building’s magnificent façade, many former miners found solace there, believing it to be the best hotel in the area.

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Miners' Convalescent Home: You can't fail but glance at it. Read on for more fascinating pictures of the rooms, kitchens, dining areas...

Full size snooker tables for residents in the games room

2.Within the Miners’ Residence

Residents have access to full-size snooker tables in the gaming area.National World image

The indoor bowling green as it was in January 1996

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The bowling green within the building in January 1996.Pictured by National World

High ceilings and flooded with natural light, the rooms were enormous. This was presumably a communal sitting room

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The bowling green indoors in January 1996.Images: National World

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Among the grand staircases…Pictured by National World

6. Inside the Miners’ Home

One of the grand oak fireplaces as it was in 1996 Photo: National World

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It even had a theater of its own.National World image

One of the intricate finials above windows and doors which added a touch of luxury to the building

8.Within the Miners’ Residence

One of the elaborate finials over doorways and windows that gave the structure an air of eleganceNational World image

The plaque to commemorate the official opening of the Miner's Convalescent home in 1927. It was conducted by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII. The plaque states: 'The convalescent home was erected for Mine Workers and opened June 27th 1927'

9.Within the Miners’ Residence

The plaque honoring the Miner’s Convalescent Home’s official opening in 1927. The Prince of Wales, who would later become King Edward VIII, led it. “The convalescent home was erected for Mine Workers and opened June 27th, 1927,” reads the plaque.Pictured by National World

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In the sunroom in the morning, 1988Pictured by National World

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In 1996, the games roomPictured by National World

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In the TV louonge – Joe cook, Joe Podobinski, Tom Birchall, Leslie Evans, Walter Davies and Tom Wynne Photo: National Worl

Presumably this was the main dining area, mid-90s

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Within the Miners’ Residence

This was probably the main dining room in the mid-1990s.National World image

The library, with its long table, comfortable seating and fireplace. The doors opened out on to the balcony

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The library, with its fireplace, cozy chairs, and big table. The balcony was accessible through the doors.National World image

This was in April 1990 as surrounding land was put on the market for £1.5m

15.Within the Miners’ Residence

This occurred in April 1990 when the nearby acreage was listed for £1.5 million.Pictured by National World

We have all driven past the Miners' Home and wondered what it was like beyond those brick walls...

16.Within the Miners’ Residence

Everybody has driven by the Miners’ Home and pondered what life was like on the other side of the brick walls.Pictured by National World

The grand style - 20 people could sit round this oak table in the panelled board room. The photo was taken in June 1988

17.Within the Miners’ Residence

The big style: in the boardroom with its paneling, twenty people might gather around this oak table. The image was captured in June of 1988.Pictured by National World