North Pier is the most northerly of the three coastal piers in Blackpool, England. Built in the 1860s, it is also the oldest and longest of the three. Although originally intended as a promenade, competition forced the pier to widen its attractions to include theatres and bars. Unlike Blackpool’s other piers, which attracted the working classes with open air dancing and amusements, North Pier catered to the “better-class” market, with orchestra concerts and respectable comedians. Until 2011, it was the only Blackpool pier that consistently charged admission.

Ged and Hayley from Blackpool’s Radio Wave are at The Blackpool Tower all week raising money for Chloe’s Wish To Walk. One of their challenges is for Hayley to become an actor for the day in The Dungeon! She’s performing on Thursday! Will she make the cut or be hung for her crimes?

Jenna Louise Coleman, the gorgeous new Dr Who assistant, was born in Blackpool and went to the local school! Famous connections!