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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31. Blackpool 1970-1975

Richard Searling, Blackpool Mecca in the 1970s | National World

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32. Blackpool 1970-1975

Blackpool Pleasure Beach 1972 fire | National World

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33. Blackpool 1970-1975

Blackpool Model Village - model maker Fred Wilson in action in 1972 | National World

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34. Blackpool 1970-1975

Blackpool Illuminations, 1973 | National World

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35. Blackpool 1970-1975

The Getaway Van used in the burglary at Prestons Jewellers in Blackpool in Which Supt Gerry Richardson lost his life | National World

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36. Blackpool 1970-1975

The Gold Mine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, modelled on the Califorian gold rush mines of Sierra Nevada. Pictured just before it was due to open in October 1971 | National World

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