The affinity between the two goes back to the 1960s with the fictional characters looking to Blackpool for holidays, days out, secret affairs and the times when their kids have run away to the bright lights of the seaside. And we have seen highly emotive storylines such as Roy and Hayley’s trip to Blackpool after Hayley had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. And who can forget possibly the most talked about scene of all – at least locally – when Alan Bradley was struck by a Blackpool tram after his wife Rita fled from his grasp. It was watched by than 27 million people.
These photos are reminder of some of the most well-remembered Blackpool moments, many from behind the scenes as camera crews filmed the Corrie characters we have all grown up with.
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1. Coronation Street in Blackpool
The Brennans and the Tilsleys on the sands in November 2000 Photo: Submit
2. Coronation Street in Blackpool
Brooke Vincent and Sally Ann Matthews take a selfie while filming in Blackpool Photo: JPIMedia
3. Coronation Street in Blackpool
Glamour girls: Rita, Bet and Mavis on Blackpool Prom in 1985 Photo: Submit
4. Coronation Street in Blackpool
Cast Members Richard Hawley and Sally Ann Mathews filming in 2016 Photo: JPIMedia
5. Coronation Street in Blackpool
Strolling on the prom in 2002. Pictured left to right are: Georgia Taylor as Toyah, Alan Halsall as Tyrone, Samia Ghadie as Maria, Ryan Thomas as Jason, Jennie McAlpine as Fiz, and Andy Whyment as Kirk Photo: Rob Lock
6. Coronation Street in Blackpool
Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh filming at Blackpool's Imperial Hotel in 2013 Photo: Bill Johnson