Blackpool Illuminations display replaced after racism claims
This story includes a photograph of the "Wild West" display which some readers may find offensive
Mr Perry will work with the council on a "better" display for 2023 which will celebrate Native American culture.The "Wild West" panel, situated on Queen's Promenade, dates from the 1960s and has been a regular feature of the resort's famous annual lights show..Mr Perry, who is an NHS analyst and an author of historical fiction, said the move to retire the display showed "people power".
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