An aerial shot of Blackpool in the 1950s, flooding, night scenes and the people who lived here provide afascinating insight into how we once lived.
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1. Blackpool's past
Guests arrive at Blackpool Central Station for the town's biggest ever party which will be held at the Winter Gardens by Dutch multi-millionaire Barnhard Van Leer to celebrate his 71st birthday. The 2000 British workers and their guests attended a variety show in the afternoon prior to the evening party. | National World
2. Blackpool's past
Lost Archives - glass plates open air baths - Opened in 1923 this picture from 1935 | National World
3. Blackpool's past
A summer rain storm caused flooding in Gorton Street, off Caunce Street, in 1938 | National World
4. Blackpool's past
Thousands of pounds of damage was caused throughout Blackpool by a thunderstorm and downpour of rain in 1959. The depth of flood water under the railway bridge at Devonshire Road is indicated by the stranded lorry | National World
5. Blackpool's past
Blackpool Tower and War Memorial during the illuminations in the 1930s | National World
