The 1960s is well defined as the decade when the British holiday season saw the country’s seaside resorts boom and nowhere moreso than right here in Blackpool. They were special times.
8. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
Our Gracie is the greeting over Blackpool Town Hall steps as the Rochdale entertainer, by then living on the isle of Capri, launched the 1964 Illuminations | National World
9. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
An interior view of the new £27,000 County branch library in Blackpool Old Rd, Poulton. A young Poulton resident gets a preview | National World
10. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
The Beatles on the stage of the ABC Theatre which opened in May 1963. They played live Sunday night TV concerts there including the debut of "Yesterday" by Paul McCartney on 1st August 1965 . The world's most recorded song was sung solo to the backing of his own acoustic guitar. This picture is believed to be the Big Night Out TV programme in July 1964 | National World
11. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
'Britannia' class No.70005 'John Milton' passing Bloomfield Road, between Central and South, with the 5.50pm to Cannock on Sunday 5 July 1964 | National World
12. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
Sweet & Clarke. Ladies flocked to hosiery and underclothing store Sweet & Clarke at the junction of Birley Street and Abingdon Street, 1964 | National World