37 mind-blowing historic pictures of Blackpool which embrace the town through eras

There is no particular theme for these pictures from the past, they are just fabulous snapshots of our beautiful town and I find them fascinating

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

7. Retro Blackpool

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

The Cliffs Hotel, 1939 | library

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

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

A fireman helps to clear up the Mayoress's room at Blackpool Town Hall after an IRA bomb attack | National World

Many areas of Blackpool were flooded following the biggest storm for years in 1956 | National World