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Blackpool is a seaside resort town in Lancashire. Blackpool was a coastal hamlet into the 19th century. From the 1840s, the railway connected it to the industrialised regions of northern England. By 1881 Blackpool was a booming resort with a promenade complete with piers, public houses, trams and theatres. Millions still visit every year to enjoy its beaches and its many attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Illuminations, the Pleasure Beach, and the Winter Gardens. The Blackpool Tramway, opened in 1885, runs from Blackpool to Fleetwood. The town is within the council area of Blackpool.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.82086,-3.0515421
Grid Reference: SD308365
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Blackpool
Country: England
GBPNID: 4089
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blackpool,_Lancashire_4089
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.82086,-3.0515421
Grid Reference: SD308365
Police Area: Lancashire
Council Area: Blackpool
Country: England
GBPNID: 4089
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blackpool,_Lancashire_4089
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