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...

25. Blackpool 1965-1966
Sailors from HMS Blackpool still got their man when heavy seas cut them off from the ship during their visit to Blackpool in 1965 | National World

26. Blackpool 1965-1966
Peter Osgood taken off Bloomfield Rd after breaking a leg in the first half of the league cup Blackpool against Chelsea in 1966 | National World


28. Blackpool 1965-1966
Brian London face to face with Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) in 1966 | National World

29. Blackpool 1965-1966
Emlyn Hughes (left) and brother David Blackpool FC players 1966 | National World
