37 historical pictures of Blackpool which embrace the seaside town through eras

Nostalgia and Property Writer

Published 26th Sep 2024, 13:50 BST

Updated 11th Apr 2025, 14:34 BST

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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Brian London v Cassius Clay fight. Relaxing at home, Brian London sits with his wife Veronica to watch the telerecording of his fight with Cassius Clay

1. Retro Blackpool

Brian London v Cassius Clay fight. Relaxing at home, Brian London sits with his wife Veronica to watch the telerecording of his fight with Cassius Clay | National World

The new Star Hotel , South Shore, Blackpool, opened in 1932

2. Retro Blackpool

The new Star Hotel , South Shore, Blackpool, opened in 1932 | library

Pedestrianisation under way at the southern end of Corporation Street looking towards Victoria Street with the Grand Theatre on the left, K shoes on the right.The Stanley Cafe in the distance on Victoria Street

3. Retro Blackpool

Pedestrianisation under way at the southern end of Corporation Street looking towards Victoria Street with the Grand Theatre on the left, K shoes on the right.The Stanley Cafe in the distance on Victoria Street | library

Hoteliers waiting to look round Coral Island, 1980s

4. Retro Blackpool

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

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

5. Retro Blackpool

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

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

6. Retro Blackpool

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

Blackpool People Weather Stanley Park

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