25 pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1965 including The Beatles at the ABC
By Claire Lark
Published 12th Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 12th Jul 2023, 16:36 BST
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These pictures are straight from the Swinging Sixties in the middle of an important decade in history.
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.
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Some of the crew of HMS Blackpool, anchored one mile off Central Pier, were stranded ashore in the town because of high winds and rough seas Photo: staff
The £100,000 improvement scheme to transform the Indian Lounge at the Winter Garden began in November 1964. it opened in August 1896 the Indian Lounge was replaced by the Planet Room which opened in June 1965 Photo: staff