17 spectacular retro pics of 1974 Blackpool, from Doctor Who to the 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.

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13. Blackpool, 1974

Sitting in her bedroom, surrounded by boxes full of pots and pans, towels and bed linen, is Mrs Elizabeth Dewhurst. Ibbiston Street 'slums' November 1974 | National World

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14. Blackpool, 1974

Ibbison Street slums, November 1974 | National World

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15. Blackpool, 1974

The SRN 6 Hovercraft arrives on the Blackpool Beach to pick up councillors and officials for a demonstration run along the Blackpool sea-shore | National World