Elmslie Girls School pupils Pat Howarth ( now Pat Cole ), Betty Taylor , Mavis Jones and Margaret Jones ice skating on Stanley Park Lake in 1946 placeholder image
Elmslie Girls School pupils Pat Howarth ( now Pat Cole ), Betty Taylor , Mavis Jones and Margaret Jones ice skating on Stanley Park Lake in 1946 | National World

37 historical photos of Blackpool's beloved Stanley Park back to its opening 100 years ago

Blackpool Stanley Park is a town treasure and of course, it’s marked its Centenary this year.

It has provided a wonderful green space for everyone to enjoy since 1926. Of course, it’s protected by Grade II listed status and has won awards for being the best park in the UK. We already know that though.

These photos go right back to the early days, the band stand, Cocker Memorial Clock, the playground and leisurely scenes of people enjoying the landscape.

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