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

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.

13. Blackpool, 1965

Violet Carson relaxing with some knitting in the garden of her Fleetwood Road , Bispham home in 1965 Photo: staff

Lady Betty Matthews first wife of Sir Stanley Matthews, at home shortly after he received his knighthood in 1965 Photo: staff

Blackpool Central rail track in March 1965 Photo: staff

Fleetwood Railway Station Photo: Submit

Blackpool Illuminations Prom view showing tower in 1965 Photo: National World

Out in Stanley Park promoting the 1965 Gang Show at the Jubilee Theatre Photo: submit