Blackpool was once a popular destination for British families . In the 1960s Blackpool would attract 17 million visitors . VBS : They called it `` The Las Vegas Of The North '' because of its bright lights and reputation for bawdy thrills . What is your favourite place in England? Despite their bleak situation , Blackpool 's inhabitants hang on to their traditional seaside values .
Blackpool was once a popular destination for British families . In the 1960s Blackpool would attract 17 million visitors . VBS : What is your favourite place in England? Despite their bleak situation , Blackpool 's inhabitants hang on to their traditional seaside values .