From fighter jets landing on the M55 and busy shops at Christmas, to scaling Blackpool Tower and fifth year kids protesting over being in school between O’level exams… it was all happening!
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7. Blackpool, 1975
The Miss Blackpool title in 1975 went to Ann Dunsford Photo: National World
8. Blackpool, 1975
A VIP audience watched Environment Minister Neil Carmichael open the M55 on July 3, 1975, from the Broughton end. It cost £14m for 12 miles and took 25 months to build. The old A583 Preston to Blackpool road was often choked with traffic jams and had a bad reputation for accidents Photo: submit
9. Blackpool, 1975
A Jaguar sits on the M55 in April 1975 just before it was officially opened Photo: BAE Systems
10. Blackpool, 1975
David Chauner makes Milk Race history by becoming the first American to win a stage. He is pictured crossing the line first on the final ride from Morecambe to Blackpool's Middle Walk in the Milk Race Photo: library
11. Blackpool, 1975
In April 1975 British Aerospace demonstrated the versatility of the Jaguar fighter by turning the almost completed M55 at Weeton into a runway Photo: submit
12. Blackpool, 1975
Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team climb Blackpool Tower in 1975 Photo: Submit