Blackpool's famous pigeon festival - that didn't have any pigeons

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'The birds are worth as much as £65,000 - but sadly I didn't see any.'

LancsLive - Blackpool - the biggest stories about Blackpool and FyldeWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.This weekend, thousands of pigeon fanciers from across the country descended on Blackpool for one of the largest events in the homing pigeon calendar.

"We were a little concerned about coming, but we are glad to see people have still come to support the show. I drove up from Peterborough at 5am this morning just to be here."The Midlands National Flying Club were just one of the many stalls sharing their passion for pigeons. As someone with next to know knowledge about homing pigeons, I was pleasantly surprised to chat to people who had come from across the country to be here, chat and sell their aviary-related wares.

The Winter Gardens was packed, and I don't use that word lightly. It was like being at a concert and trying to push your way through the crowd to get to the bar.

 

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