Been attacked by seagulls or seen someone who has, danced in the Palace Nightclub or clung on for dear life in gale force winds. Read on...placeholder image
Been attacked by seagulls or seen someone who has, danced in the Palace Nightclub or clung on for dear life in gale force winds. Read on...

You're not really from Blackpool if you haven't done most of these 19 things...

If you grew up in Blackpool or across the Fylde coast you will share a lot of these memories of our famous town.

From hearing the shout of ‘Mr Wrigglies ten gas lighters for a pound’ to being attacked by hungry seagulls, Blackpool really isn't like anywhere else in the country, or the world.

We asked you for your suggestions, and have pulled together the best responses below…

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