The Foudroyant 's anchor was displayed on North Pier, Blackpool, throughout the 1902 season, when this picture was taken. — The Foudroyant 's anchor was displayed on North Pier, Blackpool, throughout the 1902 season, when this picture was taken. | National World

placeholder image — The Foudroyant 's anchor was displayed on North Pier, Blackpool, throughout the 1902 season, when this picture was taken. | National World

13 diverse pictures of Blackpool from years gone by that capture times past

Digital Journalist

Published 8th Dec 2025, 06:00 BST

This lovely collection of photos are an eclectic mix which catalogue varying times in Blackpool’s history.

From wartime scenes to early hotels - bus queues, buildings and people they capture moments in time.

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Roy Fuller far left in the school playground at the rear of Alexandra Road | National World

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