They’re rare and are an important window to our resort’s past.
They reflect a decade in Blackpool from the war years to when Blackpool resurfaced at the start of its glory years.
There’s a brilliant shot of Church Street in the rain, a spitfire in the town centre and a chimney where Grange Park is now, being demolished.
2. Blackpool in the 1940s
A view of properties on Central Promenade. Left to right - The Huntsman Hotel (originally The Trocadero), a glimpse of Fairyland (where roller skating is advertised) , the Wellington Hotel and amusement arcade Photo: staff
3. Blackpool in the 1940s
Church Street close to the junction of Bank Hey Street, with the familiar site of The Grand Theatre ( in the centre) and H Samuels (on the right) Photo: staff
4. Blackpool in the 1940s
Blackpool Tower frontage in the 1940s - it was the 'Wonderland of the World' Photo: staff
5. Blackpool in the 1940s
Army trucks moving snow from the Promenade onto the beach Photo: staff
