They did like to be beside the seaside in August 1965 as deckchairs dominated the beach and the ice cream kiosks did brisk business | National World

placeholder image — They did like to be beside the seaside in August 1965 as deckchairs dominated the beach and the ice cream kiosks did brisk business | National World

31 incredible Blackpool photos to take you back to 1965 and 1966 from Brian London to Dakels

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Published 26th Feb 2024, 12:44 BST

Updated 26th Feb 2024, 14:30 BST

These pictures are straight from the Swinging Sixties in the middle of an important decade in history.

Blackpool was enjoying its heyday with millions of people choosing it for holidays. The entertainment industry boomed and changes to Blackpool's infrastructure were afoot. These great picture of our fabulous town are a step back in time...

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Cilla Black opened the Blackpool South Rotary Club coffee morning at the Kimberley Hotel on 14th september 1966 | National World

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31 incredible Blackpool photos to take you back to 1965 and 1966 from Brian London to Dakels

These pictures are straight from the Swinging Sixties in the middle of an important decade in history.

31. Blackpool 1965-1966

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