View of Princess Street, South Shore, Blackpool showing the tram track from the original conduit layout of 1885. When this photograph was taken in 1964 local businesses and residents were complaining about plans to reopen this section because of the noise and interference caused to their televisions and radios

25 captivating retro pictures of Blackpool during lost eras

Published 14th Mar 2024, 13:55 BST

These amazing pictures flick through the years.

All black and white and all photographed using glass plates techniques, the pictures are memories of past times in our resort. From Tradesman's Holidays to people, the beach and familiar landmarks and streets, they are picture gems.

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