Crowds sunbathe on Blackpool promenade near the its famous tower.


A man enjoying the sun with his partner in the shadow of Blackpool tower reaches for his pizza. Blackpool Tower was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris it rises to 158m (518ft 9 inches). The Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. The city has been attracting holiday visitors ever since 1735, when the first guest house opened. In the 19th century, it became a popular working-class destination among the British.


Size: 5118px × 3412px
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK
Photo credit: © Richard Splash / Alamy / Afripics
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