Town's famous lights to be sold

The Thunderbird 3 aircraft is just one of the items on sale

Some of the light-up figures that form part of the famous Blackpool Illuminations are to go on sale.

Genies with lamps, seahorses and seashells and a huge Thunderbird 3 aircraft are just some of the items being sold off by Blackpool Council.

The sale, on 30 January at the council's Rigby Road depot, is open to the trade and members of the public.

A council spokeswoman said it was a great opportunity "to own such an unusual piece of memorabilia".

"I am obviously very sad to see these fabulous illuminations go," said councillor Maxine Callow.

"But at the same time I am very pleased that the public as well as the trade are being given the chance to own such an unusual piece of memorabilia.

"Blackpool is possibly best known for its illuminations display and by owning one of the old features it is possible to own a piece of history while at the same time clearing the way for new, more advanced items for visitors to enjoy."

Some of the Illuminations could be used as garden ornaments

One of the seven horses that used to light the Gynn Square roundabout carousel will also be featured in the sale.

Every year millions of tourists visit the Illuminations along Blackpool promenade.

The council believes some buyers may want to use the old features as garden ornaments.

Prices for the famous lights range from £50 to £350 and the sale opens at 1000 GMT.