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Blackpool |
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| Town Population |
142,283 |
| Council Population |
142,283 |
| City Status |
NO |
| Lord Mayor |
NO |
| Anglican Cathedral |
NO |
| University |
NO |
| Football Champions |
English League (0)
FA Cup (1) |
| Britain in Bloom Winners |
NO |
It is believed to get its name from a long gone drainage
channel which ran over a peat bog. The water which ran into the sea at Blackpool
was black from the peat and formed a "black pool" in the relatively
clean waters of the Irish Sea.
Blackpool is heavily dependent on tourism. Major attractions include:
 | The three piers: the North
(built in 1863), Central (1868) and South (1893). |
| Blackpool Tower, built in
May 1894, is a 518-foot-tall copy of the Eiffel Tower. It was painted gold
for its centenary. |
| The Blackpool Pleasure Beach
amusement park, near to the South Pier. |
In what is often regarded as its heyday (1900-1960), Blackpool heaved as the
factory workers of northern England took their annual holidays there en masse.
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LOCAL HISTORY AND CIVIC SOCIETIES |
| Blackpool
Civic Trust |
Details |
Mrs Jean Mildren (Membership
Secretary)
25 Highgate
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2QJ
England
Phone: 01253-347849
Website: http://www.blackpoolcivictrust.org.uk/ |
The Blackpool Civic Trust was formed in February 1975 with the intention
of encouraging and supporting the town of Blackpool and its people. Our
objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of Civic pride, to promote
high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the
preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or
public interest.
The Trust is a non-political, non-sectarian organization
serving only the interests of the people. Throughout the year we make
numerous visits to places of interest. We also feature a wide variety of
talks covering the history and development of Blackpool. We have been
instrumental in many varied projects throughout our short history.
The Trust keeps an eye on listed buildings and maintains
an interest in areas relevant to Blackpool's status as a premier resort.
The Trust has encouraged campaigns and competitions initiated by the
"Keep Blackpool Tidy" group.
If you would like to become a Member please print the membership
form on the website and send it to the address opposite.
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| Blackpool & Fylde Historical Society |
Details |
Email:
members@lancashirehistory.org
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For more details contact the Lancashire Local History Federation.
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This page was last updated: 12 September 2005
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