It’s where neon lights blaze, slot machines whirl and the seaside roars into life.
It’s the go-to refuge for locals and visitors alike when the rain pours (and it does in Blackpool!) as they try their luck on the slots or the maze of games and attractions indoors.
And, of course, the bars.
These photos, mostly from the 90s with a few earlier glimpses, capture a constant slice of Blackpool life through the years.



3. Blackpool arcades
Funland Amusements in 2002 and tea was only 10p! Photo: Martin Bostock



6. Arcade memories
Golden Pyramid Amusements building on Blackpool Promenade in 2006 Photo: Bill Johnson
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