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     Blackpool set for new attraction in prime location near the waterpark

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     Closed down Blackpool restaurants that locals wish were still open

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   What should you know about Blackpool?

   • With miles of sandy beach, a fairground unrivalled anywhere in the world and incredible views from the Tower, Blackpool is a town with a colourful past and a bright future. Here are eight things you should know about the history of the town. 1. It began as a destination for sea bathers

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   Is Blackpool still a popular resort?

   • Blackpool remained a popular resort through much of the 20th century and, in contrast to most resorts, increased in size during World War II – remaining open while others closed and with many civil servants and military personnel sent to live and work there.

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   Why is Blackpool becoming less popular?

   • He's happy the hotel attracts "loyal Blackpool people", and describes their Scottish guests as a "great clientele - people who come back year after year". But he suggests that it's becoming a less popular destination, in part due to competition from package holidays.

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   Why is Blackpool so popular with Scots?

   • So why is this English seaside resort so popular with Scots? Allan Brodie, an architectural historian for English Heritage and co-author of Blackpool's Seaside Heritage, traces the connection back to the 19th Century, which saw the start of the "Glasgow Fair Fortnight".

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   Jul 14, 2014 · Scotland's presence is everywhere in Blackpool, from hotel names to the gifts on sale. It's also a holiday hotspot for Scots. Why?

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6. www.lancs.live › news › lancashire-newsThe reasons why Blackpool is a great place to live - LancsLive

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   Nov 8, 2021 · Blackpool attractions have become so of the most famous recognisable in the world. One of Britain's most well-love landmarks, the Blackpool Tower, was the tallest manmade structure in the British Empire when built in 1891 boasting spectacular views as far out as the Lake District and North Wales.

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7. inews.co.uk › inews-lifestyle › travelThe story behind Blackpool's biggest boom in visitors for ...

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   Jun 18, 2022 · Nowhere was more popular than Blackpool – in 1937, it had 7 million overnight visitors – and it’s an appeal that has endured.

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   Mar 15, 2024 · The new tram line and the Holiday Inn are elements of the biggest investment in Blackpool for over a century: a £2bn scheme of private and public money, underpinned by Towns Fund and levelling up...

9. www.msn.com › en-gb › travel'I spent 48 hours in Blackpool and had so much fun I ... - MSN

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   Story by Sam Ormiston & Jon Macpherson. • 18m • 8 min read. A man who spent 48 hours in Blackpool has said he "had so much fun, in fact, that I didn't want to go home." The tourist hotspot was ...

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    Nov 5, 2021 · The history of Blackpool and growth of the town is really interesting. Find out how your favourite seaside town grew over hundreds of years!