47 lost retro photos which sum up Blackpool in the early 1970s that will jog your memory

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 13th Oct 2025, 08:31 GMT

These amazing Blackpool pictures define the years 1970-1975

They throwback to a very different era, 50 odd years ago. People, streets, places and buildings... they’re all there.

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25. Blackpool 1970-1975

The 1973 show at the ABC in Blackpool | National World

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26. Blackpool 1970 - 1975

Blackpool scout cars in Cleveleys and Carlton - taken on 30 June 1971 | National World

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27. Blackpool 1970-1975

Crowds watch the annual procession of Father Christmas on his way to RHO Hills store in the rain | National World

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28. Blackpool 1970-1975

North Station Platform 1973 | National World

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29. Blackpool 1970-1975

Fighting to save the theatre in 1973 | National World

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30. Blackpool 1970-1975

Blackpool Gazette Lost Archives - glass plate negative Queen Mother is greeted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Lytham St Annes ( Coun. Jack Shepherd and his wife) at Blackpool Airport for visit to Weeton Army Camp to inspect the 1st Battalion the King's Regiment | National World

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