31 nostalgic Blackpool pictures from 1953 including old shops, street parties and FA Cup wins
These pictures go right back to 1953 – an important year in the history of our resort.
It was the year Blackpool FC won the FA Cup at Wembley and also the year of the Queen’s Coronation. There are some wonderful street scenes which show Blackpool in a bygone era and long lost buildings.
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10. Blackpoool, 1953
Bill Alley, legendary cricketer, who played at Stanley Park between 1953 and 1956. Photo: Ken Shenton Photo: submit
11. Blackpool, 1953
Flag Street lived up to it's reputation in 1953 when a street party was held to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sadly Flag Street has since been levelled and is now part of the Albert Street car park Photo: submit
12. Blackpool, 1953
A group of bathers getting a lift on a dray pulled by four of London Brewery's Clydesdale Shire horses after arriving in Blackpool for the Royal Show Photo: Fox Photos