On May 2, 1953, Blackpool fought back from 3-1 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
To mark the occasion, we’ve dug deep into our archive to find some incredible photos from the day itself, plus the celebrations that followed back in Blackpool.
Take a look through them here...

13. The big moment
The Queen gets ready to present the FA Cup to Blackpool skipper Harry Johnston Photo: Staff

14. The Matthews final
Stanley Matthews receives his winner's medal from The Queen Photo: Hulton Archive

15. Lifting the cup
The Queen presents the FA Cup to Blackpool captain Harry Johnston, watched by the Duke of Edinburgh and Lord Derby Photo: submit

16. What a team
Joe Smith, Stanley Matthews and his teammates celebrate with the cup Photo: PA

17. Tangerine delight
Harry Johnston hoists the FA Cup aloft on the shoulders of Stan Mortensen Photo: Submitted

18. Heroes
Harry Johnston and Stanley Matthews are carried shoulder high with the cup Photo: Submitted


