Blackpool: Las Vegas of the North By VICE Staff July 11, 2009, 8:00pm Share: Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share using Native toolsShareCopied to clipboard A week in North England’s decaying fantasy island. MoreFrom VICE 21 Years Ago, Bill Maher Made a Michael Jackson Joke So Bad Craig Ferguson Ended the Interview 2 hours ago By Tony Alpsen Charlie Sheen Says Ozzy Osbourne Told Him He Smoked for ‘A Thousand Years’ When They Met in Rehab 2 hours ago By Tony Alpsen Why Brandon T. Jackson Got Kicked Off the Set of ‘8 Mile’ 2 hours ago By Tony Alpsen Photo via Getty Images Rock Star Shares Tragic Update After His Father Never Came Back From His Bike Ride 6 hours ago By Caleb Catlin × Kill the ads for just $2 a month VICE membership also gives you access to our very best writing and exclusive new documentaries. Support for $2 See All Membership Plans Or, continue for free Thank for your puchase! You have successfully purchased. OK × Add your account details Next