A brilliant scene which shows a young family outside their back street B&B in 1974A brilliant scene which shows a young family outside their back street B&B in 1974
A brilliant scene which shows a young family outside their back street B&B in 1974

20 scenes which capture life in 1970s Blackpool from nightclubs and discos to back street B&Bs and the beach

By Claire Lark
Published 20th Jun 2023, 14:00 BST
Updated 20th Jun 2023, 14:33 BST
This eclectic collection of photos recall an era when Blackpool still thrived at the top as a resort.

Emotive and nostalgic, they reflect the vibe of the era from local rocks bands and popular night spots to how we spent our summer afternoons on the beach to ice skating and the changing urban scene.

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The Tempo coffee bar in its 1970's heyday

7. Blackpool in the 70s

The Tempo coffee bar in its 1970's heyday Photo: Submit

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National Express coach at Coliseum Coach Station Tyldesley Road,

8. Blackpool in the 70s

National Express coach at Coliseum Coach Station Tyldesley Road, Photo: submit

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Blackpool Holiday Camp 1970s

9. Blackpool in the 70s

Blackpool Holiday Camp 1970s Photo: staff

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Blackpool's Central Beach with deckchairs and wind breakers pictured in the late 1970s when you could watch a hi-tech cinema show inside a domed tent on Central Pier

10. Blackpool in the 70s

Blackpool's Central Beach with deckchairs and wind breakers pictured in the late 1970s when you could watch a hi-tech cinema show inside a domed tent on Central Pier Photo: Historical

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A double decker tram derailed on Blackpool Promenade near South Pier in the 1970s

11. Blackpool in the 70s

A double decker tram derailed on Blackpool Promenade near South Pier in the 1970s Photo: staff

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Teenagers live it up at a disco in st annes in 1974

12. Blackpool in the 70s

Teenagers live it up at a disco in st annes in 1974 Photo: Submit

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