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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Dominic Moffitt & Beth Abbit

Seaside resort for ‘Bolton holiday people’ blighted by a shooting, dodgy fortune tellers and escaped monkeys

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.

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