17 nostalgic pictures of Blackpool in 1976 the year when the UK basked in famous heatwave

It was the year of Blackpool’s Centenary celebrations - and that famous heatwave.

1976 was a memorable year and these photos encompass what Blackpool was like, events, people, town and streets.

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