Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower has been a landmark on the Lancashire coast since 1894. Photographed at sunrise, the tower rises above the quiet seafront before the town comes to life.
The images show both the tower itself and the open promenade below, with first light adding contrast and atmosphere.
This shoot continues my coastal series, recording familiar landmarks in changing light to highlight their place in the landscape.
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I like to share some images of Blackpool front.
Blackpool’s sea front, with its dazzling lights and timeless charm, has been a beloved destination for generations. Stretching along the Fylde Coast, Blackpool’s sea front is famous for its piers, the iconic Blackpool Tower, and a lively promenade filled with attractions.
Standing tall since 1894, Blackpool Tower is an enduring symbol of the city’s heritage. As the sun sets, the tower lights up, creating a spectacular sight against the evening sky.
Have you explored Blackpool Sea Front? Share your favorite photos and experiences in the comments on Instagram @lee_ramsden.
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Lee
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today I’d like to share some images of Blackpool.
The above was taken handheld and panning to match the speed of the bus.
A couple of joggers enjoying there daily excersise
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Today id like to show a couple of recent drone images taken at night.
I hope that you are well.
Lee
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Today is a quick one of an image of Blackpool Tower at sunrise.
I hope that you enjoy.
Lee
Hello, I hope that you are well.
18 sleeps until Christmas….
Here is a photo of Blackpool prom getting into the spirit.
I hope that the bow is well secured, as we have been seeing some high winds recently.
Lee
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How are you? Have you had a good week?
Today id like to share some images of a job on Blackpool Tower.
The above image on the left is obviously not one of mine, but wanted to show how things have changed, and thank god that they have.
The guys in the past had little or no working at height protection.
These days we use advanced techniques such as rope access, to access these hard to reach places safely.
I hope that you have a good weekend.
Lee
Blackpool football club Bloomfield road.
Hi following on from my last post. I thought i would share some images taken from the top of Blackpool tower.
Pleasure beach.
Winter Gardens Theatre.
Funny Girls burlesque cabaret showbar.
Roof tops.
Lancashire Ambulance service.
A towns taxi cab.
Offices.
Lytham road B5262.
Have you ever wondered, - how do they maintain the iconic lights on Blackpool Tower?
Lets meet the lighting engineer responsible for keeping the famous Blackpool Tower illuminated. His job involves regularly abseiling 518 ft down one of Lancashire's most iconic structures to maintain its computer-operated system of 225,000 LED bulbs.
Even at home, the tower is never far away. It is visible from his back window, and calls from colleagues asking him to check on the lights are not uncommon. "Everyone round here knows what I do," he says. "They love to criticise and tell me if they see a light out."
The top of the tower is a magnet for tourists, many of whom visit specifically to experience the SkyWalk, the glass floor observation deck that sits 380 ft above the Promenade. What most visitors do not realise is that the man keeping those lights burning may well be hanging beneath their feet.
This was a rare opportunity to photograph a working at height environment at serious elevation. Rope access work at this scale requires meticulous planning, the right competencies, and absolute confidence in equipment and technique. The images here give a sense of just how exposed that worksite is.
You could call this the tallest light fitting in Lancashire.
To illustrate just how high todays worksite was.
If you would like further information on working at height safely, please get in touch via the contacts page. If you are considering a career in rope access or are looking for a recommended training provider based in Blackpool, feel free to reach out.
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