They are 60 years ago and take us back to a very different era. Photos of lost buildings from past eras, the people of Blackpool, its streets and attractions all make up for a wonderful collection of scenes.


8. Blackpool, 1964
Blackpool Pleasure Beach was still in two parts - the Watson Road overpass yet to be built - when this aerial picture was taken in 1964 | National World

9. Blackpool, 1964
A visit to Father Christmas at Lewis's department store , Blackpool in 1964 for Heather Brown (six) and her younger sister Lyndsey (four) | National World

10. Blackpool, 1964
Blackpool Illuminations Department petrol station tableau | National World

11. Blackpool, 1964
An early picture of Blackpool's oldest bath in Cocker Street where thousands of schoolchildren have learned to swim 1964 | National World

12. Blackpool, 1964
Comic Al Read steps out of his chartered plane at Squires Gate after a trip to York races in 1964. With him are singers Marlane Marcel and Dick Francis from the Central Pier Show, 1964 | National World


