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Ten things you never knew about Blackpool........

AFKABartramAFKABartram
edited February 2008 in Fun, Jokes & Captions
1. A large area near the current North Pier was where a large number of bodies from the Great Plague of 1665 were taken to burial. It become known as 'The Black Pool'.

2. Blackpool has the largest percentage of left-handers in the country. 68% of its 142,900 inhabitants are left-handed, compared to the national average of 29%.

3. Blackpool is linked with electricity. Not only is it famed for its illuminations and for being the first area in the world to have street lighting, but in 1882, Joseph P. Milton was the first person to die from electric-assisted horseplay after his wife Grace tried to attach electrodes to his testicals whilst in the bath.
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  • Curb_ItCurb_It
    4. My Godparents live there.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    4. Stanley Park was originally known as Blackpool Park, but was renamed in the 70s due to the sharp increase in knife-related assaults.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    5. In 2001, AFKA Bartram was noteably found wearing a long blonde wig, wearing a hawaiian outfit, and singing on kareoke to the Spice Girls in the kareoke bar on the front.
  • WSSWSS
    6.In 2008, Ketman will be found wearing a long blonde wig, wearing a hawaiian outfit, and singing on kareoke to the Spice Girls in the kareoke bar on the front.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    7. Resident comic Roy Brown, gained his popular nickname 'Chubby' not through his bulging waistline, but following a late night prank that saw him eat a freshwater fish alive.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    8. As well as being the stag and hen capital, Blackpool is we'll known for its gay scene. Particularly popular are the Flying Handbag pub, Flamingos nightclub, and the Brooklyn Hotel.
  • PassItToLeaburnPassItToLeaburn
    [cite]Posted By: AFKA Bartram[/cite]
    2. Blackpool has the largest percentage of left-handers in the country. 68% of its 142,900 inhabitants are left-handed, compared to the national average of 29%.

    You had me going there AFKA - your first fact seemed perfectly plausible which left me thinking 'surely not?' to number 2. So I googled 'Blackpool left handed'..................................and got directions to the Honeycombe Gay Sauna!
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    LOL
  • kigeliakigelia
    edited February 2008
    8. Blackpool is home to the largest hole in the ground ever to be filled with waste chip fat. The former quarry is less than 2 miles inland from the main town. The filling began in 1953 and the quarry is estimated to be completely full some time in 2048. during cold winters the fat solidifies so much that the fat as been used as a form of ice rink, albeit one containung several billion small flecks of batter.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    9. John Franks and David Peterson, who were the first gay couple to run a chip front on the promenade, were widely responsible for the introduction of 'the battered sausage' to the UK in 1968.
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  • KetmanKetman
    10. West Stand Singer will be found buried under the pier after forcing Ketman into one of those infamous Karaoke Bars !
  • _MrDick_MrDick
    11. Charlton fans attacked a newstand in 1971 when relegation to the old third division had been confirmed following a 5-0 thrashing at Bloomfield Road
  • SouthendaddickSouthendaddick
    In 1989 (I think), Blackpool was privileged to hold one of the finest gigs in memory when the Stone Roses absolutely rocked at the tower.
  • CarterCarter
    12) Chick Murrays wife once fell and got her nose stuck between the tram lines, forcing Chick to push her like a 'wheelbarrow' to the next stop before being able to free her
  • The EqualiserThe Equaliser
    13 Alan Bradley got run over by a tram in Blackpool while trying to get hold of Rita Fairclough.
  • nollynolly
    he had already got hold of her.
  • Alex WrightAlex Wright
    14) Next years illuminations and going to be different. Instead of using thousands on environmentally unfriendly electric light bulbs the local council are going to collect rocks and shells from the seafront close to the nearby Sellafield reprocessing plant. The rocks and shell on those beaches glow in the dark.
  • OaksterOakster
    edited February 2008
    [cite]Posted By: Southendaddick[/cite]In 1989 (I think), Blackpool was privileged to hold one of the finest gigs in memory when the Stone Roses absolutely rocked at the tower.

    I saw them a few times 87-90ish but couldn't get tickets for this gig due to the ineptitude of a mate - one of the most miserable nights of my life missing out on this.
  • ImissthepeanutmanImissthepeanutman
    15. After the Loos Battle (Sept 1915) the 'Divisional Military Authorities' in Blackpool built a replica of the trenches at Loos at Squires Gate, presumably for training purposes. It was then decided to make the system open to the general public as an educational and tourist attraction.
  • ImissthepeanutmanImissthepeanutman
    16. It was at the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool in 1983 that Cecil Parkinson first revealed his true feelings for Mrs Thatcher. Whilst standing alongside her he 'addressed' the conference and a clear bulge was seen to appear in his front trouser. From this day forth the term 'Blackpool Tower' has a different meaning within Tory party hierarchy.
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  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    17. Blackpool retired the Number 7 shirt from 1982 as a mark of respect for Stanley Matthews. It was reintroduced in the 1990s following contractual demands made by Trevor Sinclair.
  • guinnessaddickguinnessaddick
    18. Blackpool is twinned with Dublin, as Dublin in gaelic means "black-pool".
  • carly burncarly burn
    edited February 2008
    [cite]Posted By: AFKA Bartram[/cite]9. John Franks and David Peterson, who were the first gay couple to run a chip front on the promenade, were widely responsible for the introduction of 'the battered sausage' to the UK in 1968.

    Did they also dabble in 'sticks of rock' ?
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    19. When the wind is blowing in the right direction Blackpool is colder than 90% of the Arctic.
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    20. Modern day scientists have proved that a trip to Malaga, is not believed to be the best preparation for an away game to Blackpool.

    21. Some of us were considerably funnier on here a year ago. Look what Pardew has done to us !
  • WSSWSS
    22. Southerners venture to Blackpool annually to take part in the Charlton Life Whaling Championships. Current champion Stu is once again firm favourite for the upcoming tournament.
  • No.1 in South LondonNo.1 in South London
    edited December 2008
    23. They were formed in 1877 and were originally know as "the seasiders" and wore a completely black kit for home matches until they moved into their current ground at Bloomfield Road in 1899. Matches at the new ground were often played in foggy conditions due to the legendary Morecambe Mist that travelled south down the north west coastline. Their then manager, Arkwright Saddlebottom then changed the club colours to the famous luminous "tangerine" to gain advantage and they have remained unbeaten in the 117 League & Cup matches that have taken place in misty or foggy conditions at Bloomfield Road since the change.
  • Stu_of_KunmingStu_of_Kunming
    [cite]Posted By: WSS[/cite]22. Southerners venture to Blackpool annually to take part in the Charlton Life Whaling Championships. Current champion Stu is once again firm favourite for the upcoming tournament.

    Won't be making that mistake this year fella.
  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    edited December 2008
    WSS
    lmao

    24. The Charlton Life posters, spend a considerable amount of time on this board making up ficticious "facts" about Blackpool.

    e.g

    25. It is a well known fact that the pleasure beach is not that pleasurable at all.
  • The EqualiserThe Equaliser
    26. Blackpool changed their nickname to 'The Tangerines ' just to piss off Simon Jordan.
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