Category: 2001

The Blackpool sea wall first went up in the mid to late 19th century. Before that, Blackpool, known for its sandy beaches and fresh sea air, often faced flooding and erosion from the Irish Sea. The first big sea wall was built in the 1870s to protect Blackpool from the sea and stop flooding as the town grew. As Blackpool became more popular with tourists, the sea wall was expanded and strengthened through the late 19th century. By the early 20th century, more work was done to handle stronger storms and rising sea levels. After World War II, additional upgrades… Read more »

In April 2001, Blackpool Transport, the local public transport provider, underwent a significant rebranding, changing its identity to Metro Coastlines. This move was part of an ambitious plan to modernise the service and make it more appealing to locals and tourists alike. As part of the rebrand, Blackpool Transport introduced a new colour-coded system for its bus services, where each main bus route was assigned a distinct colour, creating a visual identity that made it easier for passengers to identify the routes. This colour-coded approach extended to Blackpool’s famous tramway along the promenade, which also adopted a version of this… Read more »