The versatility of this venue is obvious from this gallery of pictures. Not only is it a circus but also an arena for sports such as snooker and boxing and even for a TV antiques show!
And countless are the children who have visited it over the generations. Just a few of them feature here too.
8. Tamer (right) and Marley Fantousi with "Nanny" Gail Weedy at the Blackpool Tower Circus panto "Mooky's off to see the Wizard".(Merlin's Magic Wand panto).
Tamer (right) and Marley Fantousi with "Nanny" Gail Weedy at the Blackpool Tower Circus panto Mooky's off to see the Wizard Photo: Bill Johnson
9. Flog It! at the Tower Circus
Antique experts from BBC's televison programme, Flog It!, filming at Blackpool Tower Circus. Philip Shaw and Shaun Abram from Cleveleys get their African mask and staff valued by James Lewis (right) Photo: Daniel Martino
10. Scouts at the circus
Members of Blackpool District Scouts at Blackpool Tower Circus to recite their Scout's promise. Pictured are members of the 7th Blackpool Scouts. Photo: Bill Johnson
11. Snooker legends the Davis brothers
Joe Davis demonstrates a trick shot, watched byWilliam Cartmell, president of the Blackpool and Fylde Billiards and Snooker League, and Fred Davis (right) . The occasion was a three-day match at Blackpool Tower Circus Photo: staff
12. Young Seasiders presentation ceremony
Young Seasiders presentation ceremony at Blackpool Tower Circus. Hawes Side Primary Photo: Martin Bostock