Blackpool Tower is an iconic symbol of the North West of England. Built between 1891-1894, the tower is 518 foot high and is a grade one listed building. The structure was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
A product of the Victorian Industrial Age.
One of the most important Cistercian monasteries.
Famous for its Roman ruins and Medieval shopping rows.
The canal that made the North West into an industrial powerhouse.
One of Europe's finest examples of neo-classical architecture.
An engineering wonder - the 'Cathedral of the Canals'.
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