Emeritus Prof Christopher MayMar 18

Meanwhile Blackpool has made it to the last nine in a bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Winning would be an opportunity for Blackpool to both galvanise its local cultural sector (and population) but also be a major turnaround in its profile in British political society.

Whether it will win is another issue; but getting this far is great news for the often criticised (large) town.

#Blackpool #CityOfCulture #politics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8ly8261po

Blackpool make next round in City of Culture bid process

The leader of the town's council says Blackpool is bursting with culture and variety.

BBC News
Show threadDoug 🌈🇨🇦 Mar 18
@ChrisMayLA6 well, they have a pier and a big phallus!
Show threadNorth Shropshire Lad
@Oldfartrant @ChrisMayLA6 three piers actually
Mar 18 at 9:31amWeb
Show threadDoug 🌈🇨🇦 Mar 18
@happypete @ChrisMayLA6 nice beach too.😅