18 pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1969

By Claire Lark

Published 22nd Jun 2023, 12:00 BST

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British golfer Alex Caygill tees off at Lytham St Annes golf course, 15th July 1969 Photo: A Jones

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14. 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