These fabulous pictures round-up Blackpool in 1960.
From politicians in town to Sir Cliff Richard hanging his washing on a drying rack at home, these superb pictures are window into past times.

7. 1960s Blackpool
16th July 1961: Survivors stumble away from the wreckage of the crashed Blackpool holiday train. Six people were killed and 120 injured | Getty Images

8. 1960s Blackpool
Frank Cousins (1904 - 1986), General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) addresses the opening of the Labour Party Conference in Blackpool, UK, 3rd October 1961 | Getty Images

9. 1960s Blackpool
British Conservative politician Duncan Sandys (1908 - 1987) with his wife Marie-Claire during the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool, UK, 12th October 1966 | Getty Images

10. 1960s Blackpool
Waxwork models of 'The Beatles'; (L-R) George, Ringo, John and Paul, on display at Tussaud Waxworks in Blackpool, England, February 28th 1967 | Getty Images

11. 1960s Blackpool
British Conservative politician Margaret Thatcher (1925 - 2013) during the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool, UK, 12th October 1966. Posters on the left announce an appearance by comedian Ken Dodd at the Blackpool Opera House, and 'vigorous opposition' from Conservative leader Edward Heath | Getty Images

12. 1960s Blackpool
British goalkeeper Bill Brown (19931 - 2004) of Tottenham Hotspur during a game against Blackpool FC, UK, 21st January 1963 | Getty Images


