19 fascinating photos of Blackpool Pleasure Beach that capture the essence of the theme park in days gone by

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.

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