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.
In case you missed them: 21 rarely seen photos of Blackpool's much-loved Derby Baths from the 1980s

7. Pools and Waterslides
A different angle across the waterslides opening up to show what the Sandcastle was like in 1989 Photo: National World

8. Where we learned to swim
Fleetwood open air swimming baths in 1957. Although unheated the pool was popular with local people and visitors Photo: staff


10. Pools and Waterslides
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

11. Pools and Waterslides
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

12. Pools and Waterslides...
Fleetwood Outdoor Children's Paddling Pool in 1975 Photo: library

