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Blackpool, England

High Tide Organ

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

53.7931, -3.0581

Added by Allison

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

Blackpool, England

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

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

53.7921, -3.0553

Added by chrisslater

Comedy Carpet.

Blackpool, England

Comedy Carpet

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

53.8158, -3.0564

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Are we missing something unusual in Blackpool?

This tank has recently been given an attractive paved surface for use as a viewing platform over the Ribble estuary.

Lancashire, England

Lytham Mussel Tanks

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

53.7348, -2.9606

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

6 MILEs FROM Blackpool

Under the Boardwalk

Merseyside, England

Southport Pier

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

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Added by oceanparadox

11 MILEs FROM Blackpool

Southport, United Kingdom

British Lawnmower Museum

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

53.6391, -3.0054

12 MILEs FROM Blackpool

Preston Bus Station.

Preston, England

Preston Bus Station

Locals spent years successfully fighting to save this beloved Brutalist behemoth from demolition.

53.7611, -2.6962

Added by ricbixter

14 MILEs FROM Blackpool

Atlas Obscura Trips

Folklore and Magic of Southern England

Nov 2—Nov 7, 2019

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.

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