Packed beaches, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, local bands, gigs and news events which shaped the years are remembered through these fascinating pictures.
These old archive pictures will have you reminiscing and saying: “I remember those days” in no time.
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2. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
The Gold Mine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, modelled on the Califorian gold rush mines of Sierra Nevada. Pictured just before it was due to open in October 1971 Photo: staff
3. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
Blackpool's first box junction at the Church Street traffic lights, June 1971 Photo: library
5. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
Competitors taking part in It's a Knockout at Blackpool's open air baths Photo: National World
6. Blackpool 1960s and 1970s
Anyone recognise these chaps taking a run in Blackpool? Photo: National World