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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25. Blackpool Retro Years

Seaside attractions including a Romany spiritualist and adverts for a family-time talent show with the chance to win ?1500 in the English seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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26. Blackpool Retro Years

A night view of the illuminated rollercoaster and fun rides including the 'Tidal Wave' at the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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27. Blackpool Retro Years

A tram makes it way along the seafront of the seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, August 1983 | Getty Images

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