Bonny Blackpool (a poem by Grey Rabbit)
Sparkle, sparkle Bonny Blackpool
Trams aglow with, red, green, yellow
Watch how the glitter ball shines like a disco halo
Orchestra Assembled, percussion, trumpets and cello
Lights decorating the night streets, making Blackpool’s festive meadow.
Music calling the people to the dance hall;
Cinderella carriages drawn by mule;
twinkle onwards towards the ball
Bonny Blackpool Illuminates the skies
Bulbs strung high
To welcome Santa as he flies
The city decorated bright to say a grateful goodbye
Along with thanksgiving gift of mince pies
History spotlight:
1879 eletric street illunimations were introduced by blackpool council. the public naked them artifical sunshine. The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 meant the light display was put on hold for 11 years. The Illuminations were halted again by the outbreak of the Second World War and due to the politic and economic climate the illumination did not return until1949
