21 famous people and stars who switched on Blackpool Illuminations from 1950-1970

21 famous people and stars who switched on Blackpool Illuminations from 1950-1970

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 11th Sep 2026, 16:00 GMT

Updated 12th Sep 2026, 06:00 GMT

The annual thrill of illuminating Blackpool’s promenade has been marked by a dazzling roll call of switch-on figures back to the 1930s.

These pictures remember those who came to the resort for the honour of flicking the famous switch from 1950 to 1970.

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