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.
13. Memories from the Glass Plates
A view of Blackpool Tower looking south from the roof of the Regent Court flats in 1963 | National World
14. Lost Archives
Sandbags at the Police Station, South King Street, Blackpool during Second World War | National World
15. Lost Archives
Building underway of the new houses in Grange Park, Blackpool | National World
16. Lost Archives
Tower circus clown Charlie Cairoli demonstrates his skill with the camera to Circusettes Sandra Edwards (left) and Valerie Sutton before the ITV broadcast of excerpts from the season show | National World
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