Blackpool Tower

Although only half the size of the Eiffel Tower, at 519 feet, Blackpool Tower dominates the Lancashire coastal skyline.

The foundation stone was laid on 29 September 1891 by Sir Matthew Ridley M.P., whose voice was recorded on a phonograph and placed beneath the stone in a metal 'time capsule' along with newspapers and other relevant items of the period.

The Tower was built over the site of an aquarium which continued to be open during construction until the Tower was complete. The tanks of the aquarium were incorporated into the new building and can be seen on the ground floor to this day.
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