Blackpool was 'created' from sparsely populated farmland and villages
for the purpose of visitors having fun and pleasure. The development of
the town over the last 170 years or so has led to a diverse modern
history, which could be said to reflect, in a greater sense, the history
of entertainment in the UK. However, while the town's most instantly
recognisable attractions are well established, the town continuously
seeks to adapt to secure its place as the UK's number one tourist
destination. From its most famous attraction and landmark, the Tower,
the home of the world-famous Tower Ballroom, to the Matthews final of
1953, local authors Allan W. Wood and Chris Bottomley take the reader on
an alphabetical journey visiting Blackpool's most interesting places and
meeting some of its most famous residents and visitors. This fully
illustrated A-Z guide of Blackpool will appeal to locals and visitors
alike.