18 fascinating pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1969 and the way life looked back then

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 5th Nov 2026, 15:48 GMT

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1. Blackpool, 1969

Talbot Road Layton, Blackpool close to the junction with Mather Street. Layton Bingo, Kia-Ora nurseries and D&M Textiles are all in the building which was once Blackpool Laundry and stables. Photo: staff

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2. Blackpool, 1969

This was at Blackpool Pleasure Beach during wakes week in 1969 Photo: National World

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3. Blackpool, 1969

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 1969 Photo: National World

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4. Blackpool, 1969

Blackpool Tower frontage undergoing refurbishment to create a new look in 1969 Photo: staff

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5. Blackpool, 1969

Down it comes...workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969 Photo: National World

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6. Blackpool, 1969

Children with chicks at Kelshaw's Farm, Carleton, April 1969. Are you pictured? Photo: National World

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