It’s outside living memory for many of us and so bring a glimpse of our town 65 years ago. Who knew that gangster Al Capone’s car was sold through auction in Blackpool? Dramatic floods under the railway bridge on Devonshire Road, snow capped roofs and football great Jimmy Armfield’s wedding are among these great pictures which wrap up a year.
ICYMI: 31 unmissable old pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988 - people, buildings and everyday life
1. Blackpool 1958
More than 150 scooters took part in this parade which was part of the Blackpool Scooter Rally (1958) Photo: submit
2. Blackpool, 1958
Trailer Tram Coastal Tour. The 'Progress' twin tram car 276 at the start of it's first official run to Fleetwood in April 1958 with Blackpool Mayor Ald. H Grimbleston, at the controls. Photo: staff
3. Blackpool, 1958
Manchester United training at the Norbreck Hydro, Blackpool before the sixth round FA Cup tie against West Brom Photo: Submit
4. Blackpool, 1958
View from the top of the Evening Gazette building in Victoria Street Blackpool looking north on a snowy day in 1958. The rotunda of Yates's Wine lodge is on the left, to it's right is Sacred Heart Church on Talbot Road and next to it is the tower of Sacred Heart School. Further right is the tower of Christ Church which was situated on the corner of Abingdon Street and Queen Street and replaced by what is now the job centre.The dome of The Grand Theatre is prominent on the right ( with a seagull on it's spire). The nearby roof with dormer windows is Rawcliffe's Outfitters on Church Street Photo: submit
5. Blackpool, 1958
The sunken gardens on South Shore Promenade were damaged when gale force winds and high seas breached the sea wall in January 1958 Photo: staff
