Blackpool, The Big Wheel 1896
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Built next to the Winter Gardens in 1896 in an attempt to compete with the Tower, the 220ft Gigantic Wheel was a financial disaster. The ride cost 6d and lasted for one complete revolution of the wheel. However, every time one of the cars reached the bottom the wheel was stopped while it was unloaded and reloaded.
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I am interested to hear from anyone who lived in Seafield Road between 1956 and 1958.
I'm looking for a certain Jennifer who used to sing along with her two sisters in a cabaret trio called The Candy Sisters. they are from Blackpool. Anyone know how to find them?
My Great Uncle Elijah pulled the Blackpool Wheel down. The Company was probably Ward Bros. He had souvenirs made, in the shape of a coin
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