By the 1930s Blackpool was established firmly on the map as a seaside resort with its attractions and Golden Mile appeal.
The lively promenade buzzed with holidaymaker alongside what we consider the traditions of donkey rides, shows and a flourishing Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Despite economic challenges of the era, Blackpool still oozed a sense of joy.
These pictures round up the first two years of the decade – street scenes, the beach, old shops and pubs which are no longer there and some of the faces who a remembered from the era.
7. Blackpool - early 1930s
Bloomfield Road re-laying of the pitch and building the new terrace at the north end Photo: Submit
8. Blackpool - early 1930s
The clown Doodles in a circus parade, in 1930, passing the Palatine Hotel, in Blackpool Photo: submit
10. Blackpool - early 30s
Old lifeboat house, Blackpool, pictured in December 1930 Photo: library
