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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On 27 July, he was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Varley for the final time.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
On 27 July 2023, he was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Varley, who had taken a year off work as head of year at a high school, to adopt him.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
The last two were Birmingham and Blackpool, who both went down with 39 in 2010-11.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Blackpool Council had the next highest number of cases, with 83.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Lydia had given it to her on one of her birthdays; it was made of white wood, and had a little view on it of Blackpool, where Lydia had been spending her holidays.
From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
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