Doris Thompson
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12 January 1903
Doris Thompson OBE | |
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| Born | Lilian Doris Bean 12 January 1903 Great Yarmouth, England, UK |
| Died | 23 June 2004 (aged 101) Barnacre, England, UK |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Spouse | Leonard Thompson (1928–1976; his death) |
| Children | Geoffrey Thompson Mary Louise Thompson Carol Jean Thompson |
Lilian Doris Thompson OBE JP (née Bean; 12 January 1903 – 23 June 2004)[1] was a British businesswoman who was the managing director and chairman of Pleasure Beach Resort (better known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach).
Doris Thompson became a director at Pleasure Beach Resort in 1929, immediately after the death of her father, whilst her husband, Leonard Thompson, became managing director and chairman.[1] Whilst she initially focused on her young family, she gradually assisted more in the development of the park behind the scenes, especially throughout the 1930s, which saw the opening of Fun House, Grand National, and the introduction of the ice show.
When Leonard Thompson died in 1976, Doris Thompson succeeded him as chairman of Pleasure Beach Resort, whilst her son, Geoffrey Thompson, became managing director.