These fabulous pictures go right back to the early days with some, almost unrecognisable pier scenes. Did you know that South Pier was originally called Victoria Pier? Our piers have jutted out into the often wild sea for decades and they are still standing, still icons of Blackpool.
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1. Blackpool's Piers - the early days
A 1902 Tower-top view showing the position of the Foudroyant's anchor at the start of the widened section of North Pier | National World
2. Blackpool's Piers - the early days
The entrance to North Pier in July 1909 showing the 1903 pavilion, which was modernised in 1965 | National World
3. Blackpool Piers - the early days
The Promenade near South Pier , Blackpool in 1932 | submit
4. Blackpool's Piers - the early days
A great picture of a packed North Pier | National World
5. Blackpool's Piers - the early years
Blackpool Victoria Pier - South Pier - July 1920 from the book England's Maritime Heritage from the Air | The Historic England Archive, Hi
6. Blackpool's Piers - the early days
An early picture of Central Pier opened in 1868, designed by J I Mawson | National World