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Journalist Ascension

When: September 1893
Where: Blackpool Tower
Part of: Opening of Blackpool Tower, 1894

Local journalists were the first members of the public to ascend the tower in September 1893.

The first members of the public to ascend the tower had been local journalists in September 1893, using constructors' ladders. This occurred prior to the official public opening in May 1894.

Sources

Blackpool Tower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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