25 brilliant picture memories that show what Blackpool was like 40 years ago

Blackpool is captured in these brilliant photos during the years 1985 and 1986.

From Blackpool Pleasure Beach water chute to Coronation Street stars, streets, buildings and Blackpool's famous donkeys, it was all happening in these two retro years.

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