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Blackpool Tower
The tower was
opened in 1894 after 3 years of building. It housed a circus
between its 4 legs which is still open to this day (there are no
animals now). The magnificent ballroom still has the original
ornate decor and guilded plasterwork. The dancers are
entertained by the Wurlitzer organ made famous by Reginald Dixon,
who played it for 40 years. The ciliax of the tower tour is a
trip to the top. At 512 ft. the views are splendid and never
to be forgotten. The whole tour costs £11 per person.
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Blackpool
- FA Cup Winners 1953
Players and
manager autographs
copies
available
The
Grand Theatre
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The
Piers
The three piers at
Blackpool were built in Victorian times to cater for the Victorians
passion for promenading over the water. North pier was built
in 1863 and was used for dancing, shows and steamer traffic to
Llandudno and the Isle of Man. Central pier was built in 1868
and was known as the peoples pier catering mainly for
promenaders. South pier was built in 1893.
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The
Winter Gardens
Opened to the public
in 1878, the Winter Gardens is a Victorian masterpiece featuring
gardens, fountains, theatres, promenades, bars and
restaurants. The Opera House is the largest theatre in Britain
seating over 3000 people. The Empress ballroom features a
magnificent barrel ceiling, chandeliers and frescoes. It is
the home of the International dance festival at Easter.
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