Blackpool was enjoying its heyday with millions of people choosing it for holidays. The entertainment industry boomed – including gigs with The Beatles and changes to the landscape were afoot.
In case you missed them: 17 lost scenes of Blackpool in the 1940s
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1. Blackpool, 1965
Footballer Gordon West, outside Revoe School in 1965, with some local children Photo: John Lomas Archive
2. Blackpool, 1965
Brian London was back home after his fight with Billy Walker. He is pictured with his wife Veronica and daughter Melanie Photo: staff
4. Blackpool, 1965
John Lennon and George Harrison take a stroll whilst in Blackpool for their performance at the ABC, August 1965 Photo: Submit
5. Blackpool, 1965
Thousands of beach lovers take to their deck chairs below Central Pier in 1965, when the summer show headliners were Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood and Neville King Photo: Historical
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