Reminiscing over summers in Blackpool - 26 scenes which capture your favourite childhood memories of living by the sea
We asked you to share your favourite childhood memories of living in Blackpool during the summer – and you responded in your hundreds.
By Claire Lark
Published 16th May 2022, 16:45 BST
Updated 16th May 2022, 17:03 BST
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These photos capture some of those precious memories – the special times with friends and family, the places, the things you did and people you remember. They are the essence of what Blackpool is all about and celebrate decades of our fabulous resort. Graham Nadin summed it up nicely: “Blackpool is just one living holiday here. You work then go have fun on your door step - awesome town!”
"The nice hot summers and sunbathing on the roof terrace at Derby baths with friends" - Elaine Butterworth. This is an early photo of sunbathers using the terrace Photo: Hulton Archive
Making quarter pipes at Lawsons field for our BMX use. Getting chased by the parkies at Stanley Park on our BMXs. Not a mobile in sight - Craig Sagar.
This photo shows a BMX biker at Stanley Park Photo: Martin Bostock