16 charming photos of Blackpool that cut through the decades including beach and people through a lost era

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 7th Aug 2026, 16:00 GMT

A trip back in time to the Blackpool of yesteryear...

These brilliant photos cut across all eras in Blackpool, highlighting some of its famous attractions, the beach, golden mile and everything in between.

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1. Blackpool, 1980s

A scene from Central Pier | Creative Commons

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2. Blackpool, 1980s

Abingdon Street | Creative Commons

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3. Blackpool, 1980s

Woolworths in the background... | Creative Commons

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4. Blackpool, 1980s

Remember the monorail at Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Creative Commons

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5. Blackpool, 1980s

Trams under the footbridge | Creative Commons

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6. Blackpool, 1980s

Bracing the storm | Creative Commons

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