Packed beaches, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, local bands, gigs and news events which shaped the years are remembered through these fascinating pictures.
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7. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
Blackpool's Central Beach with deckchairs and wind breakers pictured in the late 1970s when you could watch a hi-tech cinema show inside a domed tent on Central Pier Photo: Historical
8. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
A double decker tram derailed on Blackpool Promenade near South Pier in the 1970s Photo: staff
9. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
The British Chess Federation National championships congress was being held Photo: National World
10. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
The getaway van used in the burglary at Leonard Dews in Blackpool in Which Supt Gerry Richardson lost his life Photo: staff
11. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
BIA Air hostesses at Blackpool Airport in 1971 Photo: submit
12. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
Jimmy Armfield leaving the field at the end of the Manchester United game in 1971. Manager, Bob Stokoe, at the foot of the corner flag Photo: submit