This was Blackpool in 1969…
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1. Blackpool, 1969
Talbot Road Layton, Blackpool close to the junction with Mather Street. Layton Bingo, Kia-Ora nurseries and D&M Textiles are all in the building which was once Blackpool Laundry and stables. Photo: staff
2. Blackpool, 1969
This was at Blackpool Pleasure Beach during wakes week in 1969 Photo: National World
4. Blackpool, 1969
Blackpool Tower frontage undergoing refurbishment to create a new look in 1969 Photo: staff
5. Blackpool, 1969
Down it comes...workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969 Photo: National World
6. Blackpool, 1969
Children with chicks at Kelshaw's Farm, Carleton, April 1969. Are you pictured? Photo: National World
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