Teenagers live it up at a disco in St Annes in 1974Teenagers live it up at a disco in St Annes in 1974
Teenagers live it up at a disco in St Annes in 1974

18 pictures from the 1960s and 1970s which show what life was like in Lytham and St Annes

These photos are glimpse into the past of Lytham and St Annes around 50 years ago.

They revisit some of the news stories that happened - the fire at St Annes Pier in 1974, a Royal visit to Lytham and the bread strike of 1978. The music from the 70s brought the teenagers out to discover the trend of disco dancing and a new high school was opened too. There are also pictures which will take you back to school and memories of what the area looked like back in the day.

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