These pictures go right back to 1953 – an important year in the history of our resort.
It was the year Blackpool FC won the FA Cup at Wembley and also the year of the Queen’s Coronation. There are some wonderful street scenes which show Blackpool in a bygone era and long lost buildings.
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13. Blackpool, 1953
The 1953 opening of Maurice Green 's shop in Ansdell Road Blackpool - the Beverley Sisters pose with bicycles from the shop which also sold radios and televisions Photo: Submit

14. Blackpool, 1953
Decorations on Blackpool Promenade to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2 1953 Photo: staff

15. Blackpool, 1953
Firework display on the beach near Blackpool Tower to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953 Photo: staff

16. Blackpool, 1953
Bunting bedecked Rock Street, Burn Naze ready for its Coronation Day street party Photo: Submit

17. Blackpool, 1953
1953 Coronation Day Street Party In Lorne Road, Bispham. Mums organised the tea. Betty Basham is far left (in the pinny) Photo: Submit

18. Blackpool, 1953
Test Pilot Neville Duke, who broke the sound barrier over Blackpool in a Hawker Hunter in 1953 Photo: Submit


