It was a time of change. Central Railway Station was gone, the Palatine Buildings were being redeveloped and new arcades and amusement centres were springing up everywhere. Most of these photos haven’t seen the light of day since they first appeared in The Gazette years ago. They capture moments and remember part of our resort’s journey.
7. Blackpool scenes
A section of the promenade between Central and South Piers in April 1980 - Pastime Amusements, a mini-market and the Steak Restaurant and Bars Photo: National World
8. Blackpool scenes
The Winchester Rifle Range and Oyster Bar are pictured in this snowy scene. Looks like it was late 50s, early 60s Photo: National World
9. Blackpool scenes
A busy scene from 1974.The new Palatine buildings were going up and Kiddieland can be seen to the right with Astroglide rising high above it Photo: National World
10. Blackpool scenes
This was 1970 and demolition works were underway which, on the back of the photo, suggested a new road could be built to link the Promenade with Central Drive. Peter Mason Swiss Watches, Gypsy Rosalee and Jackpot Amusements Photo: National World
11. Blackpool scenes
This photo was taken on April 29, 1980. The Police Station can be seen in the distance with Golden Nugget Bingo (centre) and snack stalls in the foreground Photo: National World
12. Blackpool Scenes
This was at the Chapel Street, Foxhall Road and Promenade juction where the subway was being built as part of a road widening scheme in the 1970s Photo: National World