Through the decades we have been able to take advantage of the incredible theme park being right here in Blackpool, and because of that we remember how it has changed through the years. New rides, old rides and lost rides – it’s ever evolving and that’s why it’s one of Blackpool’s biggest success stories. These photos concentrate on the lost rides, the ones we enjoyed as kids, the familiar names that still bring a smile to the face.
14. Lost Rides
The Gold Mine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, modelled on the Californian gold rush mines of Sierra Nevada. This photo was just before it was due to open in October 1971 Photo: National World
15. Lost Rides
A fabulous picture of Noah's Ark in the 00s. Everyone remembers it... Photo: National World
17. Lost Rides
The former Fun House at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. People have so many memories of it. It was a magnet for Pleasure Beach goers for five decades until it was destroyed by fire in 1991. The building housed a moving staircase, steep slide and mixing bowl ride. You could spend hours in there... Photo: submit
18. Lost Rides
The Log Flume. Views from the ride on one of the last trips round before closing Photo: Rob Lock