They did like to be beside the seaside in August 1965 as deckchairs dominated the beach and the ice cream kiosks did brisk businessplaceholder 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 amazing old pictures of Blackpool which remember the golden era of 1965 and 1966

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 9th Sep 2026, 16:08 BST

These pictures are straight from the 1960s 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

31. Blackpool 1965-1966

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

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