They throwback time to when life was arguably simpler and to days which most of us cannot remember. But these brilliant images give us a glimpse to what those years were like - it’s a whole lot different.
ICYMI: 61 astounding historical pictures of Blackpool shops, people and places some going back 100 years

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14. Retro Blackpool
Balancing on girders high above the promenade workmen repair Blackpool Tower, 1934 | Getty Images

15. Retro Blackpool
Manchester to Blackpool relay race, organised by the 'News of the World' sports club. R R Sutherland (Birchfield Harriers) the first man home, with the Major of Blackpool Alderman W Newman, 1936 | Getty Images

16. Retro Blackpool
Children in Blackpool enjoying a donkey ride despite war time restrictions on coastal holidays, 1943 | Getty Images

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18. Retro Blackpool
Families enjoy the beach at Blackpool with the North Pier visible in the background, 1903 | Getty Images
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