We look back this week at photos from Getty Images archives which show Blackpool through the decades.Right back to the 1800's people would venture to the coast for some sunshine and a well earned day out.There’s even one picture which shows the beach with its promenade backdrop in the days before Blackpool Tower was even built! There aren’t many photos like that...
More Fylde Coast photos can be found here: Snow pictures: How the bitter winter of 1981/82 gripped the Fylde Coast
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Crowds of holiday-makers on the beach at Blackpool, Lancashire, dominated by the Blackpool Tower on July 18, 1951
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
