25 evocative Blackpool Pleasure Beach pictures pre-1960 from Sir Hirim Maxim's Flying Machine to Dive Bomber

By Claire Lark

Published 12th Oct 2023, 08:44 BST

Updated 12th Oct 2023, 08:45 BST

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has a deep history right back to when it was first built on sand in 1896.

This delightful collection of pictures take us back to the very early days up to around the 1950s and share a glimpse into the theme park’s early rides and the crowds who visited.

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19. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early days

Emberton's Fun House, with its art deco styling, stands out in this view of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: Historical

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20. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

Bank Holiday crowds in 1939 headed for Blackpool Pleasure Beach where the popular attractions were Noah's Ark and the Grand National Photo: Historical