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.

7. Blackpool, 1965
Blackpool Dreadnought - oldest tram's last appearance in February 1965 Photo: staff

8. Blackpool, 1965
English pop singer Eden Kane, who later acted under his real name, Richard Sarstedt, on stage at the Rainbow Theatre in Blackpool Photo: Keystone


10. Blackpool, 1965
The South Seas themed Bali Ha'l Bar at the Mecca Locarno in March 1965 Photo: staff

11. Blackpool, 1965
Some of the crew of HMS Blackpool, anchored one mile off Central Pier, were stranded ashore in the town because of high winds and rough seas Photo: staff

12. Blackpool, 1965
The £100,000 improvement scheme to transform the Indian Lounge at the Winter Garden began in November 1964. it opened in August 1896 the Indian Lounge was replaced by the Planet Room which opened in June 1965 Photo: staff


