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Blackpool

Blackpool is a city in Lancashire, England. It is a popular seaside resort with a population of 142,000. Blackpool is also home to the Blackpool tower and pleasure beach.

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Who is famous and comes from Blackpool?

Yes Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Graham Nash of The Hollies and Crosby Stills & Nash, Ricky Tomlinson of Brookside and The Royal Family, Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys, Robert Smith of the Cure, Andy Summers of the Police, Lemmy from Motorhead's first band was the Rockin Vicars from the town

Can you take dogs into pleasure beach blackpool?

only dogs for the blind/disabled are allowed access

How many miles from Birmingham to blackpool?

Around 120 miles, which is about 2 hours by car. For future refrence, you can just go on google maps and go to directions.

How did Blackpool get its name?

Blackpool is believed to get its name from a historic drainage channel (possibly Spen Dyke) that ran over a peat bog, discharging discoloured water into the Irish Sea, which formed a black pool (on the other side of the sea, Dublin is derived from the Irish for "black pool"). Another explanation is that the local dialect for stream was "pul" or "poole", hence "Black poole".

Why does a ball dropped from a high tower fall to the base of the tower?

Due to the force of gravity. The gravitational attraction between the Earth and the ball is what causes the ball to drop.

How long can you drive with a rod knocking?

Change to a higher viscosity oil and see if you can get the knocking to be a little quieter, you might get quite a few miles if you don't over-rev it and drive real easy.

What country has a capital city named Blackpool?

No country has a capital city named Blackpool

Who road a donkey named Dapple?

Although the answer to this question can be found in Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, his squire/shield bearer/page, was the one who rode Dapple. Don Quixote himself rode a horse named Rocinante.

Does Blackpool Tower sway in the wind?

Slightly, you can feel it if you are at the top on a really windy day

What is blackpool pleasure beach's oldest ride?

The Flying Machines.

Twilightgirl28, the Wild Mouse came way after. Do some research; it's not hard.

Source: http://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/rides/flying-machines/46/2/

I think you'll find also the big dipper & grand national too.

When was Rabali Blackpool created?

Rabali Blackpool was created in 1994.

How many rides does Canopie lake park have?

We just returned from there. They have around 30 maybe more. It was our first trip there and I must say, we loved it. The park was extremely clean, the staff friendly and best of all no lines. I would go there before going to Six Flags. We were there on a Monday, spent around 7 hours and the kids still wanted to stay longer.

Does Blackpool have a harbor?

No, you would have to be a few miles out because the sand extends a long way out and has a very shallow gradient. but there is one 5 Miles up the coast at Fleetwood.

How much is a 2 day tram pass in Blackpool?

A two day unlimited pass on trmas in Blackppol, cost around £45

- I think the above is mistaken true cost of tram passes ...

-1 DayAdult £6.00Child £ 5.503 DayAdult £15.50Child £13.505 DayAdult £21.70Child £18.607 DayAdult £23.80Child £20.70

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Difference between masts towers and trestles?

A mast is a single legged structure, where as a trestle has two supporting legs. A tower ups the number of legs to three or more.