From fighter jets landing on the M55 and busy shops at Christmas, to scaling Blackpool Tower and the newly crowned Miss Blackpool, it was all happening!
30 evocative retro pics of Blackpool Tower and its attractions from the aquarium to it's famous circus and zoo
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9. Blackpool, 1975
Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team climb Blackpool Tower in 1975 | National World
10. Blackpool, 1975
Visitors look at the displays at Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Show | National World
11. Back to 1975
A familiar view of the corner of St George's Road and Garden Street in 1975. | library
12. Back to 1975
1975, people shopping in Blackpool for Christmas and the New Year | National World