Yesterday we shared with you some rare pictures that showed the skilled work that went into building the tower at Morecambe Frontierland in 1994/5.
The ride was originally known as the Space Tower and was built at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1974 but was moved to Morecambe in 1993 and rebuilt at the old fairground site on the promenade in 1994, opening the following year.
But after initially proving popular it eventually fell into disrepair and stood on the seafront unused – other than for a telecommunications mast – for many years before finally being demolished in 2017.
Searching through our archives, we came across some more pictures of the Polo Tower that we thought you may find interesting. They go back to the days when it first arrived in Morecambe and conclude with its sad demise in 2017.
. Polo Tower memories
Site manager Neil Roberts as work gets under way to demolish the tower. Photo: Neil Cross
. Polo Tower memories
Members of the public watch as the Polo Tower arrives at Frontierland in Morecambe. Photo: Submit
. Polo Tower memories
The tower's arrival in Morecambe. Photo: Submit
. Polo Tower memories
Building of the Polo Tower under way at Frontierland. Photo: Submit
. Polo Tower memories
The building of the Polo Tower in 1994, Morecambe. Photo: Submit
. Polo Tower memories
Work under way to install the tower in Morecambe in 1994. Photo: Submit
. Polo Tower memories
Taking a ride in the Polo Tower with great views across the bay. Photo: Staff
. Polo Tower memories
Polo Tower and Frontierland. Photo: Garth Hamer
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High above Morecambe, Tony Kimpton prepares to abseil down the Polo Tower to raise money for the Blind Society. Photo: Michael White
1. Polo Tower memories
Site manager Neil Roberts as work gets under way to demolish the tower. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Polo Tower memories
Members of the public watch as the Polo Tower arrives at Frontierland in Morecambe. Photo: Submit
3. Polo Tower memories
The tower's arrival in Morecambe. Photo: Submit
4. Polo Tower memories
Building of the Polo Tower under way at Frontierland. Photo: Submit