Peter Walton
Blackpool Tower: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445644981
- author:
- Peter Walton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 30.2 x 2 x 15.8 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Types of Architecture, Peter Walton,Blackpool Tower: A History,Amberley Publishing,1445644983,Local History, Names & Genealogy,Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments,Europe - Great Britain,Subjects & Themes -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Blackpool Tower: A History by Peter Walton The construction of Blackpool Tower was once considered a gamble. Initially estimated at £150,000, the project ended up costing twice that amount and nearly bankrupted its builder. However, John Bickerstaffe's vision proved correct, as the tower became an instant success, generating a profit every year it operated independently. Bickerstaffe's entrepreneurial spirit played a significant role in shaping Blackpool's entertainment scene. Under his leadership, the Tower Company acquired several prominent venues, including the Palace and Winter Gardens. By the 1930s, the company had expanded to include ballrooms, cinemas, live theatre, and the famous Tower Circus. This book tells the story of Victorian entrepreneurship that created Blackpool's most iconic building and transformed the town into a hub for seaside entertainment.
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