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.

placeholder image — 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.

18 pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1969

By Claire Lark

Published 22nd Jun 2023, 12:00 GMT

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The Huntsman Hotel on the promenade in 1969

7. Blackpool, 1969

The Huntsman Hotel on the promenade in 1969 Photo: Submit

Children on holiday in Blackpool during Wakes Week, 1969

8. Blackpool, 1969

Children on holiday in Blackpool during Wakes Week, 1969 Photo: National World

Miss Blackpool 1969

9. Blackpool, 1969

Miss Blackpool 1969 Photo: National World

A typical holiday scene on Blackpool beach in 1969

10. Blackpool, 1969

A typical holiday scene on Blackpool beach in 1969 Photo: National World

Children playing at Carleton Pre School in 1969

11. Blackpool, 1969

Children playing at Carleton Pre School in 1969 Photo: UGC

Les Shannon pictured when he took over as Blackpool FC manager in 1969

12. Blackpool, 1969

Les Shannon pictured when he took over as Blackpool FC manager in 1969 Photo: Submit

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