Blackpool Street Running Past Showtown Museum Renamed in Tribute to Legendary Comic

Central Blackpool street renamed after Ken Dodd

A street in central Blackpool, which runs beside the town's iconic tower, has today been renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue in honour of the late comedian's contributions to entertainment.

Blackpool street running past Showtown Museum renamed in tribute to legendary comic

“I was so delighted and thrilled when I first heard that there would be a street called Sir Ken Dodd Avenue.”

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New Sir Ken Dodd Avenue unveiled in Blackpool

There’s a new name on the Blackpool street map that’s fit for a King of Comedy… and it leads to a whole lot of Happiness! Adelaide St West sits right at the heart of the resort’s glorious Golden Mile, and has just been renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue as a lasting tribute to one of […]