They are some of the earliest photos and images we have in our archive and show how primitive parts of the town were and how much it has evolved. There’s a great one of Central Drive which has nothing but sand either side of a track and one on the beach with donkeys and women wearing heavy long dresses and hats which were typical of the Victorian era. Wouldn’t be great to travel back in time - just for a day to experience what our town was like in those early years.
13. Blackpool's earliest photos
An injured soldier and a nanny with a baby carriage are among those enjoying the Promenade close to it's junction with Station Road , South Shore in the 1880s Photo: library
14. Blackpool's earliest photos
Thatched House, Ball Street, Poulton circa 1885 Photo: staff
16. Blackpool's earliest photos
Old shops on the corner of Church Street and St Ann's Street - demolished in 1889. The Grand Theatre was built on this site Photo: submit
17. Blackpool's earliest photos
Blackpool Art Society Exhibition at Victoria Street Schoolrooms in 1889 Photo: Submit
18. Blackpool's earliest photos
Blackpool's South Jetty as seen from the Wellington Hotel in 1890 Photo: submit