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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19. Blackpool, 1953
FA Cup Final between Blackpool and Bolton - the triumphant team parade along Blackpool Promenade in an open top Seagull coach Photo: Submit
22. Blackpool, 1953
There's not a hard hat in sight for this brave chap painting away almost at the very top of Blackpool Tower Photo: Historical
23. Blackpool, 1953
Workmen taking the new runway at Blackpool Airport across Leach Lane in August, 1953. It meant new road links between St Annes and Marton Photo: submit
24. Blackpool, 1953
Crowds packed Central Station on the way to Wembley for teh FA Cup final Photo: submit