It was a time of change. Central Railway Station was gone, the Palatine Buildings were being redeveloped and new arcades and amusement centres were springing up everywhere.
They capture moments and remember part of our resort’s journey.



15. Blackpool Nostalgia
Central Car Park building dominates this scene from a promenade vantage point. The old train station was gone. Central Drive shops can be seen to the left. 1974 | National World

16. Blackpool Nostalgia
A section of the promenade between Central and South Piers in April 1980 - Pastime Amusements, a mini-market and the Steak Restaurant and Bars | National World

17. Blackpool Nostalgia
Rocket man outsie the tower - do you remember this? | National World

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