How did Blackpool get its name?

Answer 1

Blackpool is believed to get its name from a historic drainage channel (possibly Spen d**e) that ran over a peat bog, discharging discoloured water into the Irish Sea, which formed a black pool (on the other side of the sea, Dublin is derived from the Irish for "black pool"). Another explanation is that the local dialect for stream was "pul" or "poole", hence "Black poole". It is also known for the awsome Rides!!

Answer 2

Blackpool is believed to get its name from a historic drainage channel (possibly Spen d**e) that ran over a peat bog, discharging discoloured water into the Irish Sea, which formed a black pool (on the other side of the sea, Dublin is derived from the Irish for "black pool"). Another explanation is that the local dialect for stream was "pul" or "poole", hence "Black poole".

People originating from Blackpool are called Sandgrown'uns, (as are persons originating from Morecambe and Southport) or Seasiders" (Although this is more commonly associated with Blackpool FC) Blackpudlians is also (though rarely) used.

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Answer 3

Blackpool is believed to get its name from a historic drainage channel (possibly Spen d**e) that ran over a peat bog, discharging discoloured water into the Irish Sea, which formed a black pool (on the other side of the sea, Dublin is derived from the Irish for "black pool"). Another explanation is that the local dialect for stream was "pul" or "poole", hence "Black poole".