Blackpool part 1 Flashcards
exploration/involvement/development/consolidation:
Exploration:
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what sort of resort was Blackpool in 1830s and 1840s
a health resort
who would come to Blackpool at this time?
rich upper + middle class.
why did people come during this time?
- to “take to the waters”
- sea bathing
- sea water drinking - healing properties.
how many rows of houses along the seafront?
a single row.
what sort of village was Blackpool during exploration?
an undistinguished fishing village.
Involvement:
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what was built in 1846?
a railway to Blackpool.
who did the resort now cater for?
Lancashire working class.
what happened in 1871?
the bank holidays act.
what happened in 1868?
central pier was built.
when was the bank holidays act introduced
1871
when was the central pier built?
1868
what was the entrance fee for the central pier?
an affordable 1 pence.
what did the bank holidays act allow for?
more leisure time
paid holidays
so large crowds of people flocked to the seaside
Development + consolidation:
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when did development + consolidation occur?
1900-1950
how many tourists in 1900 compared to 1950?
1900 - 4 million
1950 - 17 million
what happened in 1907?
workers get 12 days annual holiday.
what happened in 1915?
workers holiday increased to 15 days.
what was built in 1894?
Blackpool tower
what was built in 1899?
Tower Ballroom
when was Blackpool tower built?
1894
when was the tower ballroom built?
1899
