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Blackpool was the first town in the country during the Victorian
times to have electricity. And now over a century later Blackpools
Illuminations are very popular. They usually start towards
the end August/beginning September, and are usually switched
on each year by a celebrity.
The lights festoon the whole of the promenade for a distance
of over 5 miles. The trams are bedecked in lights and the
tower of course is dazzling with lights and lazer beams sweeping
across the town.
You can either drive through the lights, but this takes quite
a long time, as you have to join the queue of traffic at the
southern end of Blackpool, and the journey through the whole
of the lights display can take a few hours. Or you can walk
or catch a tram.
There is no charge for the illuminations, but volunteers
do collect donations and the money goes to charity.This year
2004 is the celebration of 125 years.
Blackpool Tower, quite an impressive view on a clear day
from the top. Also in the tower is the Ballroom, with the
mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
There are three piers in Blackpool, North, Central
and South. Situated on the piers, are theatres, restaurants,
bars, amusements and shops. The Central Pier has a big
wheel, and when you are on it, you can feel those sea
breezes.
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| Blackpool Tower |
|Blackpool Piers & Promenade|
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | |
