And it was a time when Blackpool was changing. Buildings were being torn down, in fact whole streets were gone, new places were springing up and there was a whole lot of life going on in our town. These pictures remember the best of ‘half a century’ ago.
19. Blackpool, 1974
Artist's impression of the complex set for the North Station Site in 1974. This would eventually be Fine Fare | library
20. Blackpool, 1974
This picture was sent in by Mrs J Bamford from Fulwood. It shows from left-M Bamford ,J Thimmaya, D Horne, C Summers, Paddy-Lofty enjoying a day out in Blackpool in 1974. | National World
21. Blackpool, 1974
Manchester United Supporters streamed through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974. | library
23. Blackpool, 1974
Some of Revoe's oldest residents seen on May 1 1974 shortly before their homes in Ibbison Street, Blackpool were bulldozed. From left: Alice Radcliffe, Lilian Read, Gladys Williamson, Rose Jones, Dorothy Williamson, Doris Pickles and Joe O'Neill. | National World
24. Blackpool, 1974
Demolition men were busy in Blackpool town centre. In 1974 Central Station (seen here) and the Palatine Hotel (on the right) came down to make way for Coral Island which opened in 1978. The old North Station and Cocker Street baths were also scrapped in 1974. | National World