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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Carleton Pre School in 1969

13. Blackpool, 1969

Carleton Pre School in 1969 Photo: submit

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

14. Blackpool, 1969

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

Horseshoe Bar Staff 1969 with Brenda Whiteside

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The old Wainwright Club on Victoria Street in 1969

16. Blackpool, 1969

The old Wainwright Club on Victoria Street in 1969 Photo: submit

Blackpool FC dressing room chat in 1969

17. Blackpool, 1969

Blackpool FC dressing room chat in 1969 Photo: Submit

The point duty policeman was still on duty when a new office block replaced the Talbot Hotel and its famous bowling green

18. Blackpool, 1969

The point duty policeman was still on duty when a new office block replaced the Talbot Hotel and its famous bowling green Photo: Submit

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