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.
1. Blackpool 1975-1976
South Shore reader Dorothy Hajioannou's family photos Blackpool Ladies Circle trip to Mallorca, 1976 | National World
2. Blackpool 1975-1976
Revoe Junior School, Blackpool 1975 submitted by Lesley Morris | National World
3. Blackpool 1975-1976
Queen of the Blackpool Lights Pauline Davies, chosen by these Illuminations workers in 1975. l-r Graham Ogden, George Danier, Ted Bentley, Pauline Davies, Albert Borrowdale and Bert Dilworth | National World
4. 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
5. Blackpool 1975-1976
Dr Who (Tom Baker) with time travelling assistants Sarah Jane (Elisabeth Sladen) and Harry (Ian Marter) switching on Blackpool Illuminations in 1975 | National World
