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.
19. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Two thirsty competitors at the Blackpool Dance Festival for Juniors at the Empress Ballroom try out the drinks machine | National World
20. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Sonia Robinson, mural painter, in Blackpool | National World
21. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Leap Year babies, who all arrived on February 29 1964. They are l-r Paul John Karpinski, Stewart Miller, Fiona Marie Eastwood, baby Burgess (who was still to be named), Jane Lavern Cardwell and Sandra Dickinson. They were all born at Glenroyd Maternity Home, Blackpool | National World
22. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Stars of the Central Pier Show "Let's Have Fun" enjoy a break in rehearsals with a game of cricket on the sands. l-r Babette, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Jimmy James, The Trio Vedette, David Galbraith, Bretton Woods and Shelley Marshall | National World
23. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
Beatles at Blackpool Airport in 1964 | National World
24. Blackpool through Glass Plates Photography
A view of Blackpool Tower looking south from the roof of the Regent Court flats in 1963 | National World