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.

43. Blackpool 1960-1965
Lady Betty Matthews , first wife of Sir Stanley Matthews, at home shortly after he received his knighthood in 1965 | National World

44. Blackpool 1960-1965
Footballer Gordon West, outside Revoe School in 1965, with some local children. Picture first published with permission in the local Blackpool Rox II fanzine and is property of the John Lomas Archive | John Lomas Archive


46. Blackpool 1960-1965
Improvements to Preston New Road between Mythop Road and the borough boundary at Peel Bridge were underway in 1965 the new section of dual carriageway was opened in October 1965 | National World

47. Blackpool 1960-1965
Flashback to 1965 when the Locarno New World Ballroom and the ground floor Top Rank Tenpin Bowl had yet to open | National World

48. Blackpool 1960-1965
Improvements to Preston New Road between Mythop Road and the borough boundary at Peel Bridge were underway in 1965 the new section of dual carriageway was opened in October 1965 | National World


