Which Lancashire seaside resort has a tower that opened to the public on 14 May 1894?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Blackpool
- Step 1: Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. Answer: Blackpool. Why not the others: Skegness: It is a seaside resort in Lincolnshire, not the one with this tower. Scarborough: It is a seaside resort in Yorkshire, not the one with this tower. Margate: It is a seaside resort in Kent, not the one with this tower.
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