Things have changed so much - the landscape, the infrastructure - have the people changed? Society certainly has.
Blackpool as a seaside resort has never faltered though, it’s still as enticing as ever and while many of us opt for the beaches abroad, Blackpool still offers that classic British seaside feel. These pictures remember how our resort was in the 40s and 50s...
7. Blackpool, 1940s
Coletta's Creamy Ices trailer on Blackpool beach in the 1940s | submit
8. Blackpool, 1940s
Montgomery of Alamein greets the crowds at Blackpool Town Hall when he became a Freeman | National World
9. Blackpool, 1940s
Cars and shoppers shared the space as they looked for bargains in the 1940s on the open air market that bordered Market Street, Church Street, Corporation Street and West Street, an area now given over to a multi storey car park and Bhs store. Looking towards Church Street "Buy UCP Tripe" urged the sign on that company's wall and names now gone include Maypole, Nevilles, Stead & Simpson and H Johns and Son. Still with us today, at either end of the picture, are H Samuel jewellers and the Grand Theatre | National World
10. Blackpool, 1940s
Looking towards Fox's Farm from Smithy Lane to the junction with Hardhorn Road to the left and Fairfield Road to the right | National World
11. Blackpool, 1940s
Scottish music hall artist Will Fyffe outside the Clifton Hotel, Blackpool in the 1940s. He was famous for composing " I Belong to Glasgow" which he recorded in 1920 | National World
12. Blackpool, 1940
During World War Two white stripes were painted on trees to make them visible to traffic and pedestrians in the blackout. Today this view of Harrowside looking towards the Farmers Arms and Highfield Road is still recognisable. Although the trees have gone the grass remains and the "halt" sign has been replaced by traffic lights | National World