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.

13. 1960s Blackpool
18th August 1965: An aerial view of the Winter Gardens in Blackpool | Getty Images

14. 1960s Blackpool
In 1961 the future of the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry was in danger because of the silting up of the approaches to the Knott End landing stage | National World

15. 1960s Blackpool
The shell is all that is left of the Hippodrome Theatre, Church Street as demolition workers make progress. Originally the Empire Theatre, the ABC Theatre and more recently the Syndicate nightclub have occupied the site | Gazette Library

16. 1960s Blackpool
Joyce Down on Blackpool beach in 1961 with Linda and Susan Marsh | submit

17. Lost Archives - Gynn Square Rescue, 1961. Despite their valiant efforts Blackpool's Beach Patrol were not able to save a visitor. The patrol were, from left, Brian Goff, Alan Bell, Brian Pethwick, Trevor Coop, peter Oddy and Frank Pearson. Below left, crowds watch the tragedy unfold on the sea wall
Lost Archives - Gynn Square Rescue, 1961. beach heroes Despite their valiant efforts Blackpoolâs Bach Patrol (pictured above) were not able to save the visitor. The patrol are, from left, Brian Goff, Alan Bell, Brian Pethwick, Trevor Coop, peter Oddy and Frank Pearson.Below left, crowds watch the tragedy unfold on the sea wall | National World

18. 1960s Blackpool
Employees of the Fylde Water Board, Sefton Street, Blackpool in 1961 | National World


