I found 25 amazing pictures in the archives to take you back to Blackpool in 1965

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.

19. Blackpool, 1965

Flashback to 1965 when the Locarno New World Ballroom and the ground floor Top Rank Tenpin Bowl had yet to open Photo: Submit

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20. Blackpool, 1965

Daleks arrive at Blackpool North Station in 1965 Photo: staff

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21. Blackpool, 1965

Flooding in Fleetwood in 1965 Photo: library

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22. Blackpool, 1965

Blackpool Airport terminal building 1965 Photo: Submit

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23. Blackpool, 1965

Cookson Street, February 1965, showing Harrison's grocery shop Photo: staff

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24. Blackpool, 1965

Mike and Bernie Winters in Blackpool in 1965 Photo: submit

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