17 pictures of the Blackpool pools and waterslides where we cooled off in the summer - including Lido, Derby Baths and Sandcastle
By Claire Lark
Published 29th Nov 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2023, 11:43 BST
These roll through the decades and capture life at Blackpool’s favourite places to swim and cool off in the summer.
Some are long gone whilst others are still thriving. Cocker Street Baths is among the oldest featured, that is nothing but a memory now, as are Derby Baths and the much-loved Lido Pool. You might be pictured in them but if not, you are bound to remember them anyway.
The 'Elite' swimming squad who trained every Sunday at the Lido pool with coach Cheryl Brazendale and chair of tourism and leisure Roy Lewis. This was in 1998 Photo: Dawn Castle
A packed Sandcastle in the late 80s. It has changed almost beyond recognition. The wave pool, two slides, terraces, palm trees and a constant temperature of 84 degrees was how it all started. Remember the exotic flamingos flying above? Photo: National World