They’re incredible and throwback to a very different era in our seaside resort.
They show the people, places, streets and buildings which shaped the town through half a decade.

37. Blackpool, 1960-1965
The funeral cortege of Mr F Herbert Grime, Chairman of the Blackpool Gazette and Herald Ltd, arrives at St John's Church, Blackpool | National World

38. Blackpool 1960-1965
An early picture of Blackpool's oldest bath in Cocker Street where thousands of schoolchildren have learned to swim 1964 | National World

39. Blackpool 1960-1965
An old picture of Blackpool Victoria Hospital wards under construction | National World

40. Blackpool 1960-1965
The £100,000 improvement scheme to transform the Indian Lounge at the Winter Gardens began in November 1964. Opened in August 1896 the Indian Lounge was replaced by the Planet Room which opened in June 1965 | National World

41. Blackpool 1960-1965
The parade of Vehicles in the 19th International Motor Police Rally along Blackpool Promenade, 1964 | National World

42. Blackpool 1960-1965
Lord Martonmere , Governor and Commander-in-chief of Bermuda paid a brief visit to Blackpool in 1965 | National World


