Blackpool
Americannoun
noun
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a town and resort in NW England, in Blackpool unitary authority, Lancashire on the Irish Sea: famous for its tower, 158 m (518 ft) high, and its illuminations. Pop: 142 283 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Lancashire. Pop: 142 400 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)
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Jamie Varley, 37, who earlier wailed for his mother, made the remark in the bereavement room at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with 13-month-old Preston Davey in his arms.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Dr Rebecca Clark, the trial's national co-ordinating investigator, based at Layton Medical Centre, Blackpool, said the strain was "evolving and spreading across animal species".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
They were approved for adoption and, aged nine months in April 2023, Preston was placed with the defendants for them to adopt, living at their home on Staining Road, Blackpool.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
A neighbour of Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham has compared plans to install pond lighting at the couple's Cotswolds home to the Blackpool illuminations.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The land above the Blackpool would be taken possession of, or if this should be hindered in any way, the land would be ruined by the building of the new dam at the Varney place.
From David Fleming's Forgiveness by Edwards, G. H. (George Henry)
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