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.

13. Blackpool, 1964
The New World Ballroom under construction in 1964, with it's revolving stage, at the Mecca Locarno, Central Drive, Blackpool | National World

14. Blackpool, 1964
The open air pool at South Shore pictured from the air in the 1960's when it was already regarded as a white elephant | National World

15. Blackpool, 1964
Land at the corner of Winifred Street and Albert Road , Blackpool in 1964, to be developed as a multi- storey car park - Hounds Hill Car Park. This car park was itself demolished because of building defects and the extension to the new Houndshill shopping centre, including Debenhams (opened in 2008) was built in it's place with a multi-storey car park above the shopping area | National World

16. Blackpool, 1964
The funeral cortege of Mr F Herbert Grime, Chairman of the Blackpool Gazette and Herald Ltd, arrives at St John's Church | National World

17. Blackpool, 1964
The Beatles on the stage of the ABC Theatre which opened in May 1963. They played live Sunday night TV concerts there including the debut of "Yesterday" by Paul McCartney on 1st August 1965 . The world's most recorded song was sung solo to the backing of his own acoustic guitar | National World

18. Blackpool, 1964
The aftermath of the Rolling Stones gig in Blackpool in 1964 | National World


