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.
14. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
St Peter's Rose Queen Sandra Nally and retinue in 1963 | National World
15. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
British United plane at Blackpool Airport. The passengers were pupils and staff from St George's School, Marton, where fourth and fifth-formers were undertaking an educational visit to Newcastle, Washington | National World
17. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
Proving that Blackpool has long been a destination for weekend party-goers, this photo shows Bob Easton, Tom Nickson and Frank Werrill clearly enjoying themselves on the coach home! The lads had enjoyed a lively night out in 1963 at the Winter Gardens' Motors Ball | National World
18. Blackpool 1963 and 1964
Kirkham's busy junction as the lines from Blackpool North and Fleetwood, Blackpool Central and South Fylde, and Marton all meet | National World