July 1933

BLACKPOOL TOWER STRUCK.

WHY THERE IS NO RISK OF DANGER THERE IN STORM.

When the storm broke over Blackpool, a flash of lightning was seen to encircle the crow’s nest of the famous Tower. It travelled down between the pillars and ended in the lift-well at the bottom.

Stallholders at the top of the Tower were startled when the lightning struck the ironwork. They were having lunch at the time. No one was Injured. A lift which was descending at the time the lightning travelled down the pillars shook under the shock.

An official of the Tower said that there was never the slightest risk of danger in any thunderstorm, because the Tower is itself a conductor, and breaks the shock of any flash.

The tramcar service in Blackpool was held up for nearly an hour owing to the electricity current being cut off.

Leeds Mercury - Saturday 08 July 1933