Seaside visitors hear sculptures

Glam rocks is among the pieces with audio effects

Visitors to sculptures on Blackpool promenade will soon to be able to hear the artwork as well as see it.

Three of the features of the resort's Great Promenade Show have been given sound effects.

The "speaking" installations are Glam Rocks - three glittery pebbles, the Frankenstein Submarine, and Water Wings, which gives changing views.

The most famous seafront sculpture is the world's largest mirror ball, called "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"

'Stop and listen'

Blackpool Council said it hopes the audio effects will help link the South Promenade artwork together and provide an enhanced experience for visually-impaired visitors.

The sounds are amplified through tailor-made speaker systems which are designed to protect against theft, vandalism and bad weather.

Councillor David Owen, cabinet member for culture and leisure said: "The Great Promenade Show provides a really interesting walkway and is a popular attraction.

"This latest initiative will hopefully draw more people to stop and listen and encourage people to pass from one artwork to another."