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Blackpool, England

High Tide Organ

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

Blackpool, England

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

Blackpool, England

Comedy Carpet

A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.

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Lancashire, England

Lytham Mussel Tanks

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

6 miles from Blackpool

Merseyside, England

Southport Pier

The second-longest pier in the UK stretches a whole kilometer into the ocean.

11 miles from Blackpool

Southport, United Kingdom

British Lawnmower Museum

This unique collection of lawnmowers includes vintage blueprints and automatic robot mowers.

12 miles from Blackpool

Lancashire, England

Preston Martyrs Memorial

A harrowing sculpture commemorates the four people shot down during the workers strike of 1842.

14 miles from Blackpool

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