THE EIFFEL tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, visited by millions who visit Paris. However, did you know that the UK almost has it’s own Eiffel Tower? Inspired by the Fre…
It would be taller than the Eiffel Tower - as well as the ShardSadly just one part of it was made, due to later problems including subsidence - it was later destroyedWhile construction started in 1892, just three years after the Eiffel Tower opened, it took another three years to create the first stage which measured 154ft high.
This is when they realised it was subsiding - meaning they couldn't build any higher as it was slowly sinking into the ground. While guests could go up the first part of the tower, with a lift and entrance built, the rest of the tower was never built following Watkin's death in 1901.However, the rest of the park was still popular, with thousands still visiting with activities including football, cricket and rowing, along with ice skating in the winter.
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