So to start with, here's a few pics of the famous, historic and delightfully tacky seaside resort town of Blackpool. This is where in Victorian times, the workers from the northern mill-towns used to spend their annual week's holiday, sitting on the beach, enjoying the tram and donkey rides, climbing the Blackpool Tower, eating chips, playing Bingo, riding the Pleasure Beach amusements, and generally chilling out amongst thousands of other like-minded souls. Apparently not much has changed, and although it's a lot quieter in the middle of February, we found it very interesting to see what folk from these parts look for in a holiday resort.
The girls in front of The Big Dipper - the largest and most famous ride in The Pleasure Beach. We can see where the inspiration for Luna Park came from.
A look down the promenade.. the "illuminations" are apparently quite spectacular after dark - not sure about the Dr. Who theme though?
The English love a good pier and the more amusement rides you can squeeze on it the better.
Yes, it's true - we love Blackpool
The trams run along the beachfront during summer. That's the Blackpool Tower you can see in the distance through the winter mist.
Alas, we didn't have time to visit the famous Laughing Donkey Family Bar on the South Pier, but we've no reason to believe it's anything less exciting than it sounds!
The art deco facade of the Pleasure Beach harks back to Blackpool's glory days of the 1920's & 30's; as does the use-by date of the food on display in the takeaway shops along the promenade.
And a quick peek at The Big Dipper...
