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| − | [[File:Blackpool tower from central pier ferris wheel .jpg|thumb|Blackpool tower and the beach]]'''Blackpool''' is a seaside town in the north east of [[England]]. It is a unitary authority, | + | [[File:Blackpool tower from central pier ferris wheel .jpg|thumb|Blackpool tower and the beach]]'''Blackpool''' is a seaside town in the north east of [[England]]. It is a unitary authority, within the ceremonial county of [[Lancashire]]. It is noted for its tower (half the size of the Eiffel Tower) and for the Illuminations, which prolong its holiday season into the autumn. |
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Blackpool has long been a popular destination for gay holidaymakers. | Blackpool has long been a popular destination for gay holidaymakers. | ||
| − | + | [[Blackpool CHE Group]] was founded in 1972. | |
There is a [[Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre LGBT Forum]]<ref>http://www.blackpool4me.com/Blackpool4Me/Community/LGBT/LGBTForum/</ref> | There is a [[Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre LGBT Forum]]<ref>http://www.blackpool4me.com/Blackpool4Me/Community/LGBT/LGBTForum/</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Lancashire]] | [[Category:Lancashire]] | ||
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[[Category:Large towns]] | [[Category:Large towns]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 22 April 2016
Blackpool is a seaside town in the north east of England. It is a unitary authority, within the ceremonial county of Lancashire. It is noted for its tower (half the size of the Eiffel Tower) and for the Illuminations, which prolong its holiday season into the autumn.
LGBT history
Blackpool has long been a popular destination for gay holidaymakers.
Blackpool CHE Group was founded in 1972.
There is a Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre LGBT Forum[1]
Blackpool Pride has been held since 2006.[2]
Astabgay has listings of the local gay scene.[3]
Liberty Church, Blackpool is an LGBT-inclusive church, working with Metropolitan Community Church, Manchester.[4]
