18 evocative historical pictures of Blackpool in the 1930s that take us back nearly 100 years

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 30th Oct 2026, 06:00 GMT

These fascinating pictures roll back 95 years.

They reveal what our town was like in 1931, from people and places to streets and buildings.

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13. Blackpool, 1931

Blackpool Tower Circus Ringmaster for over 30 years until his retirement in 1946 | Iconic Media

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14. Blackpool Illuminations Cinderella tableau

Blackpool Illuminations, Cinderella Tableau | Iconic Media

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15. Blackpool, 1931

Edgar Wallace and his wife in Blackpool, 1931 during his Blackpool election campaign | Iconic Media

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16. Blackpool, 1931

Lost Archives - Glass negatives - Filming on Blackpool beach in 1931 of the featute film No Lady - starring Lupino Lane. Pictured is a crash scene after a glider race | Iconic Media

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17. Blackpool, 1931

The Stanley Park bandstand was busy with a full house for open air entertainment in 1931 | Iconic Media

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18. Blackpool, 1931

North Pier, 1931 | Iconic Media

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