We know it’s famed for its legendary Illuminations but the resort sparkles to life elsewhere when the sun goes down. From the bright and colourful lights of the Golden Mile to the illuminated tower and piers, these photos are a step back in time. They are times you may remember when the Tower was illuminated with the Pepsi logo, hot air balloons at dusk and the Pleasure Beach.There are also scenes stepped away from the Golden Mile – people enjoying a night out and dramatic sunsets.
7. Blackpool at night
Blackpool Tower illuminated at night, showing the Pepsi sign | National World
9. Blackpool at night
3rd September 1938: Visitors admiring the Windmill, one of the illuminations (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) | Getty Images
10. Blackpool at night
4th September 1956: Illuminations on the promenade at Blackpool, Lancashire. Blackpool Tower is in the centre. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) | Getty Images
11. Blackpool at night
A view through the new Welcome Arch on Blackpool promenade, a week after Gilbert Harding inaugurated the year's illuminations, 17th September 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
12. Blackpool at night
A Balloon event held on Blackpool Beach which was cancelled because of high winds | Dave Nelson