like Blackpool Illuminations in English

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Etymology: In reference to Blackpool Illuminations, an annual festival of light founded in 1879. Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=like Blackpool Illuminations}} like Blackpool Illuminations, {{en-PP|head=like Blackpool Illuminations}} like Blackpool Illuminations

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"like Blackpool Illuminations" meaning in English

Prepositional phrase