In its heyday Figure of Eight Park drew tourists from across the country to marvel at its rides, illuminations and a 100-tonne stuffed whale known as Eric.
Built during the halcyon days of British seaside tourism, families flocked to the Lancashire coastline to visit the park with its maze of rides and attractions.
But a series of controversies and mishaps would bring about the demise of this Morecambe theme park. READ MORE:Incredible £125m Eden Project North set to attract one MILLION people a year to North West gets green light There was a shooting, escaped animals and a bizarre incident in which a homeless man was arrested for wiping his greasy and fish oil stained hands on fairground goers.
With plans for a £125m Eden Project at the resort town this week given the go-ahead, we’re looking back at Morecambe’s tourism history.
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