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Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire UK which rose to prominence during the 19th Century, and is believed to be named after a drainage channel which ran over a peat bog. The growth of the Blackpool exploded when the branch line railway was extended from Poulton-Le-Fylde which was on the Preston to Fleetwood line. This sudden influx of visitors arriving by train caused a many building projects to be started to build hotels and holiday homes, which in turn attracted more visitors.

Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire UK which rose to prominence during the 19th Century, and is believed to be named after a drainage channel which ran over a peat bog. The growth of the Blackpool exploded when the branch line railway was extended from Poulton-Le-Fylde which was on the Preston to Fleetwood line. This sudden influx of visitors arriving by train caused a many building projects to be started to build hotels and holiday homes, which in turn attracted more visitors.

By 1851 the population of Blackpool was over 2500, and the following year Gas lighting was introduced. Piped water arrived in Blackpool in 1864.

Blackpool has three piers, the first to be completed was North Pier in 1863 and became a centre of attraction for elite visitors. When Central Pier was completed 5 years later it boasted an open air dance floor and a theatre. South Pier was not completed until 1893 as the town expanded south along what is now known as the Golden Mile. Blackpool was the only town in United Kingdom to have three piers.

Since opening in 1898 Blackpool Opera House has been rebuilt twice in 1910 and 1939 and currently has a capacity of 2920. In 1955 the first Royal Variety Performance to be help outside London was staged at Blackpool Opera House.

Blackpool was a world leader when it came to using electricity during the 1870's having the first electric street lights lining the promenade. This is where the Blackpool Illuminations started and has continued to be a yearly event ever since. The Blackpool Illuminations are lit from the end of the summer season through to the first weekend in November which brings extra visitors to the town. This help the thousands of Blackpool Hotels and Guesthouses to maximise their businesses as they welcome the increase in trade.

Blackpool Corporation is responsible for the Electric Tramway which runs along Blackpool promenade. The trams have been running since 1885 and currently start at Fleetwood to the North and running south to Star Gate. Blackpool Corporation took over in 1892 taking over from the Blackpool Electric Tramway Company. When the tramway opened in 1885 the trams ran from Cocker Street to Dean Street.

There are many photographs of Blackpool in the 1940's and 1950's where you will see crowds of people on the beach, as visitors relaxed and enjoyed a week long holiday in Blackpool. Times have changed, and Blackpool has had to be dynamic to accommodate that change. The majority of visitors are day trippers or those who come for a quick weekend break to enjoy the nightlife and attractions Blackpool has to offer. With estimated visitors at around 10 million per year, Blackpool is one of the most popular destination in the UK.

Blackpool Tower and the Grand Theatre opened to the public in 1894 when the population of Blackpool was around 35,000. With the visitors count reaching over three million Blackpool was indeed one of the most popular holiday resorts in the UK.