17 Blackpool pictures of nostalgia - some extraordinary - from 1974 including Doctor Who

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.

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1. Blackpool, 1974

The Daleks at the Doctor Who Exhibition, Blackpool 1974 | library

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2. Blackpool, 1974

Blackpool tattoo expert Jimmy Gould needles more artistry on to the arm of 19-year-old Bill Leeming at his Blackpool studio | National World

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3. Blackpool, 1974

10 Giant Spiders ( currently starring in the BBC series) stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 1974 | library

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4. Blackpool, 1974

Police escorting Manchester United Supporters through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974. | National World

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5. Blackpool, 1974

Adelaide Street / Hounds Hill Post Office / Jasmine House Chinese Restaurant / Coronation Rock / RHO Hills | National World

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6. Blackpool, 1974

TVR cars line up waiting for engines and gear boxes, December 1974 | National World

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