When did the elephants leave Blackpool Tower?
Colt Terry
2025-06-02 10:58:09
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The circus hasn’t used animals since 1990, but deep beneath the circus ring, the stables and pens used to house the creatures still remain due to the building’s listed status. It was common for locals to see the animals, which included elephants and horses, going for a morning walk along the beach, which definitely turned some heads.
Maxie King
2025-05-29 12:30:16
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The circus has been animal free since 1990, choosing instead to showcase its clowns and human performers. But before then, the Circus featured wild animals performing in the ring which included lions, tigers, polar bears and elephants. Of course, these animals had to stay somewhere during the events and the cages and pens where they were kept beneath the Arena are still in existence today. Dating back to 1894, it has been a staple of the Tower, and the resort, for many years. The Tower Circus was opened on May 14 1894 and at this time, admission to the event was only a sixpence. Although the evidence of animal performer still exist, today the Tower Circus chooses to use human performers. In fact, it was commonplace for locals to see the animals going for a morning walk along the beach.
Lavina Stracke
2025-05-22 23:28:41
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Don’t worry the newly constructed glass floor and window which came following Merlin’s 10-month multimillion-pound refurbishment in 2011 can now hold the weight of two elephants, so no need to be scared.
Susan Altenwerth
2025-05-09 06:08:37
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The circus hasn’t used animal since 1990 but until then they were a prominent part of circus life, routines and entertainment. The Tower Circus was famous for its elephants and they were often seen being exercised on the beach and seafront. Layla a Tower Circus Elephant with her trainer on Blackpool Beach in 1984. Elephants in convoy as they arrive at the Tower Circus. An elephant arrived in Blackpool to start life at Blackpool Tower Circus. Jozsi Vinicky's golden horse, Pegasus, on the seasaw with Lony the elephant in 1956. Veronica Dickson on top of the elephant at Blackpool Circus. Deep beneath the circus ring, the stables and pens used to house the creatures still remain due to the building’s listed status.
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