From fighter jets landing on the M55 and scaling Blackpool Tower in 1975 to the memorable year of 1976 - the year of that heatwave, has there ever been one as talked about since? These photos encompass what Blackpool was like, events, people, town and streets spanning two years.
7. Blackpool 1975-1976
In April 1975 British Aerospace demonstrated the versatility of the Jaguar fighter by turning the almost completed M55 at Weeton into a runway. This was a mock emergency landing | National World
8. Blackpool 1975-1976
Filming of Ken Russell's "Valentino" at Blackpool Tower Circus in 1976. Film extras heading down Victoria Street towards the Tower | National World
9. Blackpool 1975-1976
Blackpool Keidokwai Judo and Karate Club got a demonstration from Bob Poynton, British Karate Champion, 1976 | National World
10. Blackpool 1975-1976
Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team climb Blackpool Tower in 1975 | National World
11. Blackpool 1975-1976
Venezuelan students arrived at colleges in Blackpool, St Annes and Morecambe to start six years' of study designed to teach them technlogical skills, 1976 | National World
12. Blackpool 1975-1976
Revoe Junior School, Blackpool 1975 submitted by Lesley Morris | National World