When did the elephants leave Blackpool Tower?
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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