25 historical Blackpool Pleasure Beach pictures in the decades before the 1960s

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has a deep history right back to when it was first built on sand in 1896.

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.

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7. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

Fire destroyed the Indian Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure beach in 1939 Photo: staff

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8. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

Illumination preview in 1954 showing the Casino and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: staff

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9. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

On the River Caves in 1926 Photo: Submit

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10. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

Bank holiday crowds of 1946 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: submit

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11. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

On the Witching Waves, an early version of the Dodgems, in 1914 Photo: Submit

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12. Blackpool Pleaure Beach - the early years

The Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1922 Photo: Submit

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25 historical Blackpool Pleasure Beach pictures in the decades before the 1960s

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has a deep history right back to when it was first built on sand in 1896.

7. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

8. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

9. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

10. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

11. Blackpool Pleasure Beach - the early years

12. Blackpool Pleaure Beach - the early years

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