Blackpool Tower 125: Here are 9 facts about the iconic landmark

As Blackpool Tower celebrates its 125th year today, we take a look at some of the lesser known facts about one of Britain's most famous landmarks.

How many of these do you know? You can read more about the great structure's life and times here

Blackpool Tower 125: Here are 15 facts about the iconic landmarkplaceholder image
Blackpool Tower 125: Here are 15 facts about the iconic landmark
Old attractions at The Blackpool Tower include an aviary, aquarium and menagerie.placeholder image
Old attractions at The Blackpool Tower include an aviary, aquarium and menagerie.
Theres a post box located in The Blackpool Tower Eye making it one of the highest post boxes in the country.placeholder image
Theres a post box located in The Blackpool Tower Eye making it one of the highest post boxes in the country.
Famous faces who have visited The Blackpool Tower include Hollywood director Tim Burton, Princess Diana, Take That and even King Kong himself who was seen swinging from The Blackpool Tower in 1984.placeholder image
Famous faces who have visited The Blackpool Tower include Hollywood director Tim Burton, Princess Diana, Take That and even King Kong himself who was seen swinging from The Blackpool Tower in 1984.
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