Emotive and nostalgic, they reflect the vibe of the era from local rocks bands and popular night spots to how we spent our summer afternoons on the beach to ice skating and the changing urban scene. It’s incredible that they are half a century old.
ICYMI: 35 atmospheric scenes that show Blackpool beach and town centre exactly as it was in the 1990s
1. Blackpool, 1970s
Pictured in 1970 this view of Bond Street looking south has seen many changes | National World
2. Blackpool, 1970s
Blackpool's Central Station building in around 1970 when it hosted a bingo hall | National World
3. Blackpool, 1970s
Four neighbouring shops - Jackson the Tailor, Cavendish furniture, John Collier and Richard Shops | National World
4. Blackpool, 1970s
The wire fencing at the front of the Kop kept spectators well back so that their view was not too screened by the mesh during the Blackpool-York match, the first time that the new fencing had been in use. 1970s | National World
5. Blackpool, 1970s
The promenade bridge and walkway to Houndshill were built in the 1970s | National World
6. Blackpool, 1970s
A double decker tram derailed on Blackpool Promenade near South Pier in the 1970s | National World