Watch: Blackpool historian tells us why iconic North Pier is one of our town's most treasured attractions

It was built to offer seaside entertainment for Victorian visitors and is the oldest and longest of Blackpool’s three piers. We love it in Blackpool and so do our millions of visitors.

Watch local historian Barry McCann share a fascinating insight into its past and what makes North Pier so special.

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