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Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. When it opened, Blackpool Tower was the tallest man made structure in the British Empire.
Built in 1894, The Blackpool Tower is one of the most iconic buildings in the UK and one of Britain’s best-loved landmarks. It houses five amazing attractions, perfect for a fun-packed day for all to enjoy. FIND OUT MORE.
May 14, 2024 · The Blackpool Tower opened on Whit Monday, 14 May 1894. There was no formal opening ceremony for this important milestone in the history of The Blackpool Tower. But an estimated 70,000 customers paid their 6 pence, and entered to a grand concert in the Elevator Hall.
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- There are more than five million bricks in the Tower Buildings.
- Each of the four legs of the Tower rest on concrete foundations 35 feet square and 12 feet deep.
- The Blackpool Tower first opened to the public on 14th May 1894.
- The original admission charge to the Blackpool Tower Buildings was 6d (sixpence) and a further 6d to go up the lifts to the Tower Top. The Circus admission was also extra.
May 19, 2024 · Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction and regional landmark in the English seaside resort town of Blackpool. Blackpool Tower is 518 feet (158 m) tall. Built in the late 19th century of steel and cast iron, it was based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
About. On 14th May 1894 The Blackpool Tower opened to the world, with Sir John Bickerstaffe, a former mayor of Blackpool at the helm.
