William Henry Broadhead (21 September 1848–12 April 1931) was an English theatre builder and owner who was prominent in developing music halls and later cinemas in the north west of England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
[1][2][3] There, he took a lease on the Prince of Wales Baths in 1885,[1] turning it into an aquatic theatre,[4] with later performances directed by his son, William Birch Broadhead (1873–1907).
[1] They "made a significant contribution to working class amusements in both little-known and more popular areas", with a motto "Quick, Clean, Smart and Bright".
[1] They also provided venues for such stars as Harry Houdini, Lillie Langtry, and Fred Karno's troupe featuring Charlie Chaplin.
[5] William Henry Broadhead became a leading figure in Blackpool, where he "made his name as one of the men responsible for making the town into a hot spot for entertainment and variety".