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7. Blackpool, 1971
Competitors taking part in It's a Knockout at Blackpool's open air baths Photo: National World
8. Blackpool, 1971
Top beauty star Wendy Ann George, elected "Miss Fleetwood". She is pictured holding her trophy, alongside runners-up Eileen Ashburn, from Fleetwood and Diane Thomas Photo: National World
9. Blackpool, 1971
British Chess Feneration national championships congress was held at Palatine School Photo: National World
10. Blackpool, 1971
A grand day out to Blackpool for children of Goose Green Labour Club members in May 1971 Photo: National World
11. Blackpool, 1971
Crowds in Fleetwood watch the resumption of the Isle of Man Steam Packet sailings Photo: National World
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