Climbing Blackpool Tower #shorts #blackpool #blackpooltower

Blackpool Tower is a 518-foot (158-meter) tall landmark that opened in 1894 and was inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It is a Grade One listed building made of steel, cast iron, and over five million bricks, and it is home to several attractions including a circus, a ballroom, and a skywalk observation deck. On a clear day, views from the top can extend to the Lake District, the Isle of Man, and North Wales.   Construction and design Construction started in 1891 and the tower opened to the public on May 14, 1894.  It was inspired by the Eiffel Tower after Blackpool's Mayor, John Bickerstaff, visited Paris in 1889.  The tower stands 518 feet and 9 inches tall, but the original plans were for it to be only 450 feet high.  It consists of 2,493 tons of steel, 93 tons of cast iron, and over five million bricks.  The structure is designed with four legs, and the building at the base was constructed around them.  Attractions and features The Blackpool Tower Circus:  Opened the same day as the tower and is housed within the four legs at its base.  The Blackpool Tower Ballroom:  A famous venue with a unique sprung dance floor.  The Blackpool Tower Eye:  An observation deck with a "walk of faith" glass floor, which can support the weight of two elephants.  The "walk of faith":  This glass floor at the top was opened in 1998 and is made of two inches of laminated glass.  Visibility and views From the top, you can see views of Blackpool, the Irish Sea, North Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Lake District on a clear day.  The tower is visible from as far away as Wales and the Lake District on clear days.  Safety and engineering The tower is built to sway and flex in strong winds, a characteristic of many modern buildings.  Although there are rumors that the tower was designed to fall into the sea, the structure itself is not designed to do so.