37 incredible pictures which embrace Blackpool historically as a seaside town through eras

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Nostalgia and Property Writer

Published 21st Dec 2024, 16:01 GMT

There is no particular theme for these pictures from the past, they are just fabulous snapshots of our beautiful town.

They cover the decades and show buildings, people, weather and day to day scenes of Blackpool. There are some rarely seen ones too.

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Hoteliers waiting to look round Coral Island, 1980s

1. Retro Blackpool

Hoteliers waiting to look round Coral Island, 1980s | National World

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First Leisure were " demanding " money from Blackpool council for the upkeep of the winter Gardens

2. Retro Blackpool

First Leisure were " demanding " money from Blackpool council for the upkeep of the winter Gardens | National World

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First Leisure were " demanding " money from Blackpool council for the upkeep of the winter Gardens

3. Retro Blackpool

First Leisure were " demanding " money from Blackpool council for the upkeep of the winter Gardens | National World

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The Cliffs Hotel, 1939

4. Retro Blackpool

The Cliffs Hotel, 1939 | library

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Torrential rain caused floods at St Michael's in 1983

5. Retro Blackpool

Torrential rain caused floods at St Michael's in 1983 | National World

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Winston Churchill arrives at the Winter Gardens Blackpool in 1946

6. Retro Blackpool

Winston Churchill arrives at the Winter Gardens Blackpool in 1946 | National World

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