They are synonymous to Blackpool and the whole seaside experience. The gentle clip-clop of hooves on the sandy shores, the cheerful bray of the donkeys and the careful guidance of their handlers all hold a timeless charm. For decades, children have ridden these sweet-natured animals, clutching tiny hands around the saddles, beaming with excitement. And they still do, they are a reminder of carefree days and sun filled skies.
20. Blackpool's Donkeys
Donkey rides on the beach in front of the old Palatine Hotel and the bottom end of Adelaide Street, Blackpool, in 1898. | National World
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