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Blackpool, in south-West England, was formed by glacial activity. Used in Roman times for mining and agriculture, it became a religious center in the Middle Ages. Tourism emerged as a holiday destination after the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century. Since the 1920s, Blackpool has held a music festival, especially the Blackpool Dance Festival, which has become an international dance art festival. While continuing to develop tourism, modern Blackpool also faces economic, social and env...