All black and white and all photographed using glass plates techniques, the pictures are memories of past times in our resort. From Tradesman's Holidays to people, the beach and familiar landmarks and streets, they are picture gems. And who knew there was a bowling alley at the Winter Gardens - I didn’t.
13. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photographs
Tower circus clown Charlie Cairoli demonstrates his skill with the camera to Circusettes Sandra Edwards (left) and Valerie Sutton before the ITV broadcast of excerpts from the season show | National World
14. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Blackpool lifeboat leaves for Freckleton | National World
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Car goes adrift in Fleetwood. American designed, combined car and boat, the Amphicar, in it's first North of England sea trials off Knott End in 1964 | National World
16. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Locals and visitors enjoying a spell of sunshine on the Promenade close to Church Street, Blackpool in 1959. Landmarks in the backgrund include l-r The Clifton Hotel, Robert's Oyster Rooms The Savoy Cafe complex and Burtons menswear shop | National World
17. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
The Gazette reported in 1955 that 16 widows lived in the 29 houses in Westbank Avenue, Marton | National World
18. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
King George VI and the Queen Mother on their visit to Blackpool in 1938 | National World