The friends we were with were keen on us seeing the Illuminations so we duly stayed in Blackpool till the sun had gone down.

Illuminations, Tower in Distance:-

Tower:-

Tram:-

Overhead Illuminations:-

Roadside Illuminations, Alice in Wonderland Theme:-

More roadside Illuminations:-

Blackpool War Memorial is a very tall obelisk situated near the sea fairly close to Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool War Memorial + Tower:-

Blackpool War Memorial. The names of the dead are displayed on the tops of two stone catafalques, one on either side of the memorial:-

Blackpool War Memorial west face. Figures and dedication, “In memory of our glorious dead 1914-1918 1939-1945”:-

South face. Frieze of figures and dedication, “Their name liveth forevermore”:-

East face. “In memory of our glorious dead 1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945” with below “Falkland Conflict 1982” and the name Foulkes F, M. N. (Merchant Navy):-

South face. Frieze of figures and inscription, “Lest we forget”:-

Blackpool War Memorial Ground Plaque, laid 2008. The main dedication is “to those who fought for freedom in all conflicts and those who remember them”:-

You can’t go to BLackpool and not note the things for which it is most famous.

Piers.

Central Pier:-

North Pier:-

The Tower and trams:-