Blackpool’s log Flume the final days

After 40 years of operation it was announced the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Log Flume would be taking its final passengers on the 3rd September 2006. The Flume built by Arrow dynamics was the first of its kind in the UK. Here I take a look at its final day of operation and the demolition that followed.

Final Day of operation.

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As a member of Club Pleasure beach, it was arranged that we would have the log flume for exclusive ride time from 4pm-4:30 on its final day of operation.

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The next pages I will take a look at the demolition.

September 10th 2006.

After a week the water is nearly gone and workmen have been catching the carp that once filled the area.

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September 24th 2006

The diggers and nibblers have moved in now and starting chopping up the track and supports.

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October 1st 2006

Not much of the original structure left at this point.

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October 14th 2006, The site is almost clear now.

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A sad end to a very popular and well loved attraction.