It was a time of massive change and for us in Blackpool, it was the height of the holiday boom, when the tourists flocked in their millions for a taste of the seaside.
These cracking pictures encompass two years through street scenes, football, TV in town, Miss UK - and lots more.
In case you missed them: Blackpool at the turn of the 20th Century
1. Blackpool 1969-1970
Fleetwood Bathing Beauty Competition. Denise Booth, 21, First Heat winner of 1969 | National World
3. Blackpool 1969-1970
Jimmy Armfield at his typewriter after Blackpool won promotion in 1970 | National World
5. Blackpool 1969-1970
Talbot Road, Layton at the junction with Peel Avenue in 1969 | submit
6. Blackpool 1969-1970
Blackpool Children's Pantomime 1970 - the Wizard of Oz | National World
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