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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13. Back to 1975
Hours after being called out to the aid of a broken down hovercraft, men from Lytham lifeboat were in action again - demonstrating their equipment to the public. The demonstration by lifeboatmen from Lytham, Blackpool and Fleetwood at Fairhaven Lake was to raise money for the RNLI. Pictured: Lifeboatmen George Smith and Arthur Wignall push out Brian Harrison and George Harrison for one of the rowing competitions | National World
14. A man who dived fully clothed into the Preston-Lancaster canal at Garstang to rescue a small child has been presented with a framed certificate in recognition of his bravery. The rescue occured at Kepple Lane bridge in June last year when Mr Graham Watkins, who lives in Belvedere Road, Thornton Cleveleys, brought the boy to safety after he had fallen in the water. Mr Watkins is seen (left) with Coun Snape, and Cheif Supt Alf Collins, of Lancaster
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15. Back to 1975
Revoe Junior School , Blackpool 1975 submitted by Lesley Morris | National World
17. Back to 1975
Hugh Scanlon presents the new banner for the Amalgamated Union and Engineering Workers Thornton branch at Station Road, Blackpool | National World
