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!”
Not the most summery of pictures but Shereen Gray remembered jumping in the lift down the cliffs at Uncle Toms Cabin, spending the afternoon sunbathing and picnics at the boating pool Photo: Mark Pearson
Wandering round the Pleasure Beach (no charge). Bowling, piers, Sandcastle, Maccies, KFC, Stanley Park and the rowing boats. Coral Island. As a kid Blackpool seems ace!" - Gemma Holden Photo: Martin Bostock
"Professor Peabodys in the Winter Gardens - loved the monster drop" - Joanne Calveley
This photo was the opening day of Professor Peabodys in 1983 Photo: National World