27 eclectic images of Blackpool in bygone days captured in colour

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 4th Sep 2026, 06:00 GMT

These memorable pictures wrap up Blackpool as a holiday resort in days gone by.

There a beach scenes, photos from the Golden Mile and Pleasure Beach and are all colour images. They go back to the 1950s through to the 90s.

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1. Blackpool Retro Years

Elderly holidaymakers enjoy a sparsely attended musical performance in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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2. Blackpool Retro Years

Crowds of holidaymakers relax in the summer sun by the seafront in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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3. Blackpool Retro Years

A group of young women in a coffee bar in Blackpool, England, circa 1955 | Getty Images

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4. Blackpool Retro Years

Holidaymakers relaxing in deckchairs which are for hire at 30p per session in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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5. Blackpool Retro Years

Souvenir novelty hats with the slogan kiss me quick, squeeze me slowly and 'I'm only here for the beer' are stacked up in a shop in the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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6. Blackpool Retro Years

Novelty mugs on sale in a shop in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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