This delightful collection of pictures take us back to the very early days up to around the 1950s and share a glimpse into the theme park’s early rides and the crowds who visited.
1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early days
Sand was still close by to the rides in the early days of Blackpool Pleasure Beach before New South Promenade was built Photo: Historical
2. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years
The Dive Bomber was wartime thrills for workers. Servicemen and women in the crowds on Whit Sunday Photo: staff
3. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years
Fire destroyed the Indian Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure beach in 1939. Workmen clearing debris on the site of the fire Photo: staff
4. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years
Aeroplane ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1955 Photo: JP Archives
5. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years
Fire destroyed the Indian Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure beach in 1939 Photo: staff
6. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years
Illumination preview in 1954 showing the Casino and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: staff