The Conception, Construction and Opening of the Tower at Blackpool 1890-1894 - Softcover

Reed, Colin

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798232806088

Publisher: Colin Reed, 2025

Synopsis

In the three and a half years from its conception in late 1890, to its opening on Whit Monday 1894, the Blackpool Tower has, in its preparation and construction, a story of triumph over conflict, of financial successes and failures, of the stern arguments of Temperance in condemnation of alcohol in its protracted application for a drinks licence, a conflict of aesthetic values in the perceived ugliness of its ironwork, scepticism of its strength to withstand a south westerly gale, a criticism of its representation of capitalism in the emerging socialism, and the men who built it could fight, get drunk and injured, incidents which included the tragic recording of two fatal accidents.

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About the Author

From Blackpool Uk. Am beyond 65yrs old now. Not had a career, but have had plenty of different jobs at different social levels. I enjoyed being an archaeologist and my self-employment in building work, as well as a short spell as a toymaker. Educated at state school, private religious boarding school and also on the streets of Europe.
Married to Barbara, we have two sons, and three grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: Colin Reed
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798232806088
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158