Given The Blackpool Tower's height, the number of surrounding buildings and the fact that it is built with 2,500 tonnes of iron and 5 million bricks, there were concerns about safety if it were to collapse. But, thanks to a unique design and some clever construction, in the unlikely event that The Blackpool Tower ever did fall down, it would fall into the sea rather than the buildings around it.Given The Blackpool Tower's height, the number of surrounding buildings and the fact that it is built with 2,500 tonnes of iron and 5 million bricks, there were concerns about safety if it were to collapse. But, thanks to a unique design and some clever construction, in the unlikely event that The Blackpool Tower ever did fall down, it would fall into the sea rather than the buildings around it.
Given The Blackpool Tower's height, the number of surrounding buildings and the fact that it is built with 2,500 tonnes of iron and 5 million bricks, there were concerns about safety if it were to collapse. But, thanks to a unique design and some clever construction, in the unlikely event that The Blackpool Tower ever did fall down, it would fall into the sea rather than the buildings around it.

12 things you probably didn't know about Blackpool including Tower, tram and airport facts

If you are Blackpool born and bred then you might think you know the place pretty well.
By Jon Peake
Published 15th Jun 2022, 15:55 BST
Updated 29th May 2023, 10:20 BST

But do you really? Here are 11 strange but true facts about Blackpool and the Fylde coast that might just surprise you ...

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machine, known as the Flying Machines, is the oldest amusement park ride in Europe, opening in Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 1904. As the ride rotates and picks up speed, the centrifugal force pushes each of the rockets outwards creating the ultimate flying experience.

7. Golden oldie

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machine, known as the Flying Machines, is the oldest amusement park ride in Europe, opening in Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August 1904. As the ride rotates and picks up speed, the centrifugal force pushes each of the rockets outwards creating the ultimate flying experience. Photo: nw

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TV legend John Simpson CBE, English foreign correspondent and world affairs editor for the BBC was born in Cleveleys in 1944, but was taken to his mother's "bomb-damaged house in London" the following week.

8. The Simpsons

TV legend John Simpson CBE, English foreign correspondent and world affairs editor for the BBC was born in Cleveleys in 1944, but was taken to his mother's "bomb-damaged house in London" the following week. Photo: nw

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The nostalgic tramway in Blackpool is one of the oldest electric lines in the world, dating back to 1885. Before it was modernised in 2012, it was the last surviving first-generation tramway in the UK.

9. Tram-tastic!

The nostalgic tramway in Blackpool is one of the oldest electric lines in the world, dating back to 1885. Before it was modernised in 2012, it was the last surviving first-generation tramway in the UK. Photo: nw

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The town of Blackpool is known for its historic Victorian architecture, but not many people know that there are so many listed buildings. Famous examples include the Grade II listed Winter Gardens designed by Thomas Mitchell and built in 1875-78, and the Baroque-style Grand Theatre designed by Frank Matcham and built over seven months, opening in 1894.

10. Winter wonderland

The town of Blackpool is known for its historic Victorian architecture, but not many people know that there are so many listed buildings. Famous examples include the Grade II listed Winter Gardens designed by Thomas Mitchell and built in 1875-78, and the Baroque-style Grand Theatre designed by Frank Matcham and built over seven months, opening in 1894. Photo: nw

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Andrew James Somers (known professionally as Andy Summers), is an English guitarist who was a member of the rock band The Police. He was born in Poulton-le-Fylde.

11. Summers lovin'

Andrew James Somers (known professionally as Andy Summers), is an English guitarist who was a member of the rock band The Police. He was born in Poulton-le-Fylde. Photo: nw

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Blackpool FC staged the last Football League match played on Christmas Day, beating Blackburn Rovers 4-2 in 1965.

12. Footy farewell

Blackpool FC staged the last Football League match played on Christmas Day, beating Blackburn Rovers 4-2 in 1965. Photo: nw

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