25 superbly nostalgic scenes from Blackpool in 1965 which throwback decades to a much-loved era

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 9th Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT

Right back to the mid 1960s with these cracking photos.

We are talking 60 years ago, The Beatles were in town, there were floods, thousands on the beach and the Winter Gardens was having a makeover.

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1. Blackpool, 1965

Footballer Gordon West, outside Revoe School in 1965, with some local children Photo: John Lomas Archive

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2. Blackpool, 1965

Brian London was back home after his fight with Billy Walker. He is pictured with his wife Veronica and daughter Melanie Photo: staff

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3. Blackpool, 1965

Red Bank Road, Bispham 1965 Photo: submit

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4. Blackpool, 1965

John Lennon and George Harrison take a stroll whilst in Blackpool for their performance at the ABC, August 1965 Photo: Submit

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5. Blackpool, 1965

Thousands of beach lovers take to their deck chairs below Central Pier in 1965, when the summer show headliners were Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood and Neville King Photo: Historical

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6. Blackpool, 1965

An aerial view of the Winter Gardens Photo: George Freston

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