This eclectic collection of photos go back through the years in our wonderful town
They are the people who were photographed enjoying the places we all know from the Pleasure Beach, to the sands, town centre and piers. They are nostalgic gems.
Victoria Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire, 1890-1910. A view of Victoria Pier looking west. The pier opened in 1863 to provide a promenade and entertainment for the increasing number of holidaymakers visiting Blackpool
Hotel Metropole, Blackpool, Lancashire, 1890-1910. The north shore at Blackpool with people walking along the promenade by the Victorian Hotel Metropole. Beach huts have been pulled closer to the railings out of the way of the rough sea
The Empire Theatre, 1895-1910. The Empire was built in 1895. Here, it advertises an appearance by the actor and music hall artiste, Cissy (Cecilia) Loftus. It was later converted into an ABC cinema
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, 1890-1910. The Imperial Hotel on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000
The Promenade, 1894-1910. A busy street view looking north along Blackpool promenade towards Blackpool Tower. The tower was built in 1891-1894 by Maxwell and Tuke. A few sailing boats can be seen taking holidaymakers on rides from the shore
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