A packed seafront of holidaymakers sat in deck chairs (spot the knotted hankie and the hot pants) a scene which is so reminiscent of a typical British seaside. Pictures of Victoria Street, the Golden Mile and when Cat Stevens was in town make for a great example of 1960s nostalgia. They are a time wrap of classic nostalgia.
In case you missed them: 13 rarely seen pictures showing how we used to live in Blackpool in the 70s and 80s
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1. Blackpool in the Sixties
A great early colour photo of Blackpool town centre, taken from Blackpool Tower. Some of those buildings are long gone, mostly to make way for the Houndshill. Can you see Queenstown flats in the far distance? Photo: Submit
2. Blackpool in the Sixties
The Starr Gate Hotel at the junction of New South Promenade and Freemantle Avenue later became an old people's home which was demolished. The plot was vacant for many years until permission was granted to build luxury apartments on the site Photo: staff
3. Blackpool in the Sixties
Every deckchair was taken in this classic picture of Blackpool promenade on a Whit Monday in the 1960s. Can you spot the knotted handkerchief and the hot pants among the hordes enjoying an early summer siesta Photo: Historical
4. Blackpool in the Sixties
This 1960s view of Highfield Road near it's junction with Lodore Road had many independent shops Photo: staff
5. Blackpool in the Sixties
Jugs of tea for the beach, oysters and - of course Blackpool rock - was waiting for the crowds on the Golden Mile in this early 60s scene Photo: Historical
6. Blackpool in the Sixties
Looking up Victoria Street at it's junction with Corporation Street, late 1960s at a guess Photo: staff