25 nostalgic scenes to take you back to Blackpool in 1968
By Claire Lark
Published 1st Nov 2023, 10:29 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2023, 10:30 BST
The year was 1968 and Blackpool was at its peak as a vibrant destination for holidaymakers.
The prom was lined with bustling arcades and entertainment venues, it was a place of fun with the timeless allure of the British seaside. It was the year Sir Matt Busby switched on the lights, Tom Jones came to perform and the town centre was beginning to change. These are the pictures which defined a year in our town.
Queensway, the new town centre link road in Poulton, was opened to traffic in 1968 and helped to facilitate the introduction of the town's one way system. Seen here from the direction of Blackpool Old Road it looks positively rural Photo: Submit
Comedian Freddie Davies, now appearing in the summer show at the Queens Theatre, Blackpool signs autographs after opening Fleetwood Bailey School garden party Photo: Submit