But the memories remain. Smith Neil Geordie said: “The Fun House was just magical when you were younger and The Wild Mouse! Now there was a ride! The Rocket Tram, Vulcan Bomber, Doctor Who... Have a look and see which ones you visited through the years.
7. Loved and Lost Attractions
The Rocket tram, always a massive attraction and missed too. This was it in Talbot Square Photo: submit
8. Loved and Lost Attractions
Dr Who actors Jon Pertwee and Elisabeth Sladen with a chocolate Dalek baked specially for the opening of the Dr Who Exhibition in Blackpool in 1974 Photo: staff
9. Loved and Lost Atrractions
Coronation Street characters Maxine and Ashley Peacock at Blackpool's World of Coronation Street in May 1997 Photo: National World
10. Loved and Lost Attractions
Professor Peabody's was a huge attraction in Blackpool back in the 1980s, all kids wanted to go. Remember the Monster Slide? It was almost a right of passage. This picture shows magician Paul Daniels getting into the swing of things after opening Professor Peabody's Play Place in the Winter Gardens, 1983 Photo: library
11. Loved and Lost Attractions
Stepping on to the cobbles of Coronation Street, right here in Blackpool back in 1997 Photo: submit
12. Loved and Lost Attractions
The World of Coronation Street, in the Sandcastle Blackpool, opened its doors for an indoor market on The Street itself, with proceeds going to Derian House Photo: Rob Lock