Through the eyes of the camera lens, photographers were out and about in 1974 and 1975 to capture moments in Blackpool which we can now reminisce over. It's a long time ago - 50 years - and things have changed. There are Christmas shopping pictures, how our streets looked, children, football and schools. You might remember some of the scenes...
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1. Blackpool 1974-75
Tom Baker switching on Blackpool Illuminations in 1975 | National World


3. Blackpool 1974-75
Police escourting Manchester United supporters through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974 | National World

4. Blackpool 1974-75
The Fylde Water Board, on Sefton Street which occupied this site until it's demolition in 1975 to make way for the Houndshill Shopping Centre. Courtesy of Blackpool Through Time by Allan Wood and Ted Lightbown. | National World


