And these images snapshot Blackpool as a typical British seaside town. From ice-cream on the prom under beautiful blue skies – and still doing the same under the grey ones - to dodging waves, hot dog stalls and incredible turn-outs for the Illuminations switch-ons, they offer a broad view of Blackpool, capturing some of that nostalgic feel. There are old scenes from another era - and more recent ones - but cover times from at least a decade ago.
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1. Moments in Time
Outside the arcades and burger stalls, this picture shows a busy Blackpool at night during the Illuminations in 2005 Photo: Peter Macdiarmid
2. Moments in Time
It's what it's all about - a group of children building sandcastles on the beach in 1965 Photo: George Freston
3. Moments in Time
The crowd eagerly anticipating the Lights Switch-On in 2010 Photo: Tony Woolliscroft
4. Moments in Time
Two girls enjoy ice creams on the sands in July 1954 Photo: John Chillingworth
5. Moments in Time
Men at work on the girders of a new switchback at Blackpool Pleasure Beach ready for Easter Photo: Reg Speller
6. Moments in time
Blackpool traditionally hosts a multitude of entertaining events, from gigs and concerts to air shows and festivals. This picture shows Punk rockers sat on a bench on Blackpool beach before the start of the Rebellion Festival on August 10, 2007 Photo: Christopher Furlong