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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Benji Lanyado

Live: TwiTrip to Blackpool

A month or so ago I visited Brighton on a TwiTrip, where for an entire day my actions were solely inspired by real-time advice from Twitter. The hundreds of tips I received ranged from the predictable (pitting my wits against the Palace Pier penny machines) to the subterranean (watching a gig on an underground art space). Best of all I discovered just how social the world's hottest social network can be, when I met up with a couple of local Twitterers as the day progressed.

All of our TwiTrips so far (Brighton was preceded by Paris and San Francisco) have delivered the goods...churning out quirky recommendations and unexpected angles. And, of course, experiencing it live was a lot of fun.

We've decided to roll the TwiTrip on to another destination, this time with a slightly different remit. I'm heading to one of England's most beloved towns: Blackpool. While with previous TwiTrips I've given people free rein on where they send me, this time I have a small request: I want to find as much tradition as possible. I want to learn about the town's history by seeing as many remnants of bygone times as possible. I've never been to Blackpool before, but I know it's somewhere with plenty of stories to tell. And I'd be grateful if you could help me find them.

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