Steeped in history with some of the original rides still thrilling visitors, it's the place tourists head to. The photos, mostly plucked from the mighty Getty archive, are rarely seen and provide an insight into the attraction in years gone by.
13. Blackpool Pleasure Beach nostalgia
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1959. Did you know it was used as inspiration for the first Disneyland at Anaheim, California? (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
14. Blackpool Pleasure Beach nostalgia
Holidaymakers make a fine study in expressions whilst watching one of the amusements in the Pleasure Beach. 1950s? | Getty Images
15. Blackpool Pleasure Beach nostalgia
Employees of the Raleigh Cycle Company arrived in Blackpool from Nottingham, for a day's outing. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
16. Blackpool Pleasure Beach nostalgia
26th May 1939: The new corkscrew tower at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Designed by Joseph Emberton (1889 - 1956) the staircase is lit to resemble a barber's pole which screws up or down at night. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) | Getty Images
17. Blackpool Pleasure Beach nostalgia
Sand was still close by to the rides in the early days of Blackpool Pleasure Beach before New South Promenade was built | submit
