But there are a few claims to fame about our fabulous resort which might surprise you…
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1. The Tramway network is 138-years-old
Blackpool Tramway is one of the oldest electric lines in the world, dating back to 1885. Before it was modernised in 2012, it was the last surviving first-generation tramway in the UK Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Red Rum and the Illuminations
The Blackpool illuminations are traditionally opened by a celebrity figure. In September 1977, the famous racehorse Red Rum did the honours, and also opened The Steeplechase rollercoaster. The previous April Red Rum had won his third Grand National title. He is pictures with Jockey Tommy Stack at the switch on Photo: Historical
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach has the largest collection of wooden roller coasters of any park in the United Kingdom with four - the Big Dipper, Blue Flyer, Grand National and Nickelodeon Streak Photo: Submit
4. Only seaside resort with three piers
Blackpool is the only British beach resort to boast three piers. Holding Grade II listed status, the North Pier was opened in 1863 and is the oldest remaining example of a pier designed by celebrated seaside architect Eugenius Birch. Central Pier followed in 1868, where a 108ft Ferris wheel known as the Big Wheel was installed in 1990. Finally, South Pier, originally called Victoria Pier, opened in 1893 and is the youngest of the three structures Photo: National World
5. Blackpool Airport
Blackpool Airport was one of the first aviation sites in the UK, with a history dating back to 1909. Just a few years after the first powered flight in the States, passengers were being flown over the Fylde Coast. Maximum speed then was just over 40mph and a 30-mile flight was considered long distance, but this was the first place in the UK where non-aviators could take to the air as passengers Photo: Dawn Castle
6. First for 'artificial sunshine'
Blackpool was the first town to have electric street lighting. Visitors came to marvel at them in 1879 when just eight artificial sunlight arc lamps bathed the Promenade. It had cost the council a staggering £3,500. This sparked Blackpool’s long association with light and electricity. In this superb picture, Blackpool Tower was yet to be built Photo: Archive