25 emotive pictures of Blackpool during World War II including regiments, VE Day and bombings
They are just a snapshot of the archived pictures held at The Gazette and give an overview of some of the key events, people, the regiments, the workers who kept the country moving and sadly, the destruction from bombing in 1940.
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1. Blackpool at War
Seed Street, near North Station, bore the brunt of local air attacks in 1940 Photo: submit
2. Blackpool at War
Youngsters make a game of war in Church Road, St Annes, 1940 Photo: submit
3. Blackpool at War
The Stars & Stripes flutter proudly as American troops march in Talbot Square Photo: submit
4. Blackpool at War
This picture of evacuee children was taken by the Gazette's Chief Photographer of the day, Frank Bain in World War II Photo: National World
5. Blackpool at War
Havoc from the air in Lindale Gardens and Faringdon Avenue , South Shore which was bombed. But no one was hurt Photo: submit
6. Blackpool at War
Pots and pans became aircraft parts in wartime Blackpool. This was in Woodstock Gardens in July 1940 Photo: submit