It was the year a town centre cafe collapsed- Redmans in Bank Hey Street and it was also devastation for Blackpool Tower Ballroom which was gutted by fire. It was a year of flash floods too.
In case you missed them: 31 old school photos taken in Blackpool through the years including some from Fleetwood and Lytham
13. Blackpool, 1956
Sir Stanley Matthews and family at home on receiving his CBE in January 1956 | National World
14. Blackpool, 1956
One of Blackpool's most popular entertainers Reg Dixon keeping the crowd happy | National World
15. Blackpool, 1956
The construction crew who rebuilt Redman's Cafe and shop in 1956 after it collapsed | National World
16. Blackpool, 1956
Ernie Taylor grins with delight as he lifts the ball over centre half Stokoe and goalkeeper Simpson to score Blackpool's first goal against Newcastle at Bloomfield Road in 1956 | National World
17. Blackpool, 1956
Dancers are in fine form in the Winter Gardens Spanish Hall in 1956 | National World
18. Blackpool, 1956
Sisters Teddie, Babs and Joy, with Jenny the horse, 1956. Playing a Blackpool summer season show, they enjoyed horse riding as relaxation | National World