It was 1950 and our town was thriving as a premier holiday resort. The stars were in town for summer seasons, holidaymakers packed the seafront, new schools were built and school children watched TV for the first time.
Lots of street scenes and people pictures included in a gallery of memories.
In case you missed them: 29 adorable pictures of Blackpool babies born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital between 2005 and 2014

25. Blackpool, 1950
Lee Savold (right) on Blackpool Promenade, heavyweight boxer who fought Britain's Bruce Woodcock for the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) world heavyweight title in June 1950 Photo: staff

26. Blackpool, 1950
Stage star Eveleyn Laye lends a hand in fixing scenery which had been delayed on the way from Derby at the Grand Theatre. Blackpool, in readiness for the play September Tide - April 3, 1950 Photo: staff

27. Blackpool, 1950
View of North Station platforms 7-16. On the far right behind the post is the roof of The Wheatsheaf Hotel on Talbot Road showing a Lions Ales sign Photo: staff

28. Blackpool, 1950
Stanley Junior School, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool was opened by Lord Derby in September 1950. It was seen as an extension to the original building which opened in 1939 as a school for infants and juniors which would now become Stanley Infant School Photo: staff

29. Blackpool, 1950
In Blackpool for the season show 'Take it From Here' at the Winter Gardens Pavilion in 1950 were l-r Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols and Dick Bentley Photo: staff

