17 spectacular & nostalgic retro pics of 1974 Blackpool, from Doctor Who to the Blackpool Illuminations

This throwback to 1974 reminds us of how our resort was shaping up in an era which is now clocking on 50 years ago.

The Doctor Who Exhibition was pulling in the tourists, there was a pier fire and Blackpool was ready for a new age of arcade entertainment.

In case you missed them: 23 rarely seen images of Blackpool in the days when Glass Plates Photography captured our town

17 great photo memories of Blackpool streets in years gone by

27 incredible pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1983

17 great photo memories of Blackpool streets in years gone by

Read More...

13. Blackpool, 1974

Gazette reporter Robin Duke feeding the sealions at Blackpool Zoo in 1974 Photo: staff

Photo Sales

14. Blackpool, 1974

Manchester United supporters streamed through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974 Photo: National World

Photo Sales

15. Blackpool, 1974

Rod Stewart with (left) Ronnie Wood and Tetsu Yamauchi when The Faces appeared at Blackpool Opera House in December 1974 Photo: National World

Photo Sales

16. Blackpool, 1974

The rain came down for TV sitcom star Wendy Craig at the 1974 Illuminations switch on Photo: staff

Photo Sales

17. Blackpool, 1974

Dr Who ( Jon Pertwee ) and Sarah Jane Smith ( Elisabeth Sladen ) with a chocolate Dalek baked especially for the opening of the Dr Who Exhibition in Blackpool Photo: staff

Photo Sales

Previous

3 / 3

Next Page

Related topics:BlackpoolBlackpool Illuminations