Many were captured using Glass Plates Photography and stored in The Gazette archives for years to come. They stir up feelings of nostalgia and are a precious reminder of our town's history.
7. Memories from the Glass Plates
Rock rolling in a sweet factory in George Street, Blackpool. Pictured centre is the area Candy Queen Lisa Hart | National World
8. Lost Archives
The trams seen here in Talbot Square are on the Marton route, which followed Clifton Street, Church Street and Whitegate Drive. The foundation stone for the drinking fountain, with it's elaborate cast iron canopy, was laid in 1870 by William Henry Cocker. The fountain was demolished in the 1920s and was later replaced by a large tram shelter. | National World
9. Lost Archives
Demolition of properties in Winifred Street in Blackpool town centre in 1963 | National World
11. Memories from the Glass Plates
A terrific thunderstorm and downpour of rain caused flooding in several areas of Blackpool in 1958. The depth of the water under the railway bridge at Devonshire Road is indicated by the stranded car | National World
