It was the first year of Blackpool Illuminations since the beginning of the Second World War and it was also a time of school success, stars in the resort and the days when the trams still rattled down Dickson Road. They're a trip back in time...
14. Blackpool, 1949
The new Fleetwood tug, Landy II, arriving at the docks in 1949 | submit
16. Blackpool, 1949
Ronnie Clayton in his Blackpool gymnasium during training for his non-title fight with Manuel Ortiz at Belle Vue, on 3rd Oct 1949 | National World
17. Blackpool, 1949
The 1949 AAA Junior Championships at Birmingham. David Kay of Blackpool and Fylde Harriers won the AAA's 120 yards Hurdles in 15.4 secs within an hour of Neil Scott, also of the Blackpool and Fylde Harriers, winning the 100yds in 10.2 secs | National World
18. Blackpool, 1949
Pupils and teachers of Southdene School, South Shore 1949 | National World