Blackpool North Pier

A Night at The Merrie England LP front cover

25 wonderful pictures of nostalgia of North Pier

Morecambe and Wise at South Shore Outdoor Baths in Blackpool in 1963

19 nostalgic pictures from Blackpool in 1963

Blackpool's North Pier is one of the town's many cultural assets

Blackpool's North Pier is closed - here's everything you need to know

The earliest known photograph of the Metropole in the early 1860s, shortly after its name had reverted to Bailey's. Beyond it is old property at Fumbers Hill, now Cocker Square

13 diverse pictures from years gone by that capture times past

A head-on crash between two trams at the turning loop opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach injured 6 people on 22 July 1980

31 captivating retro photos of life and its people in the 1980s

Manchester to Blackpool Car Rally on the promenade

19 timeless pictures taken in 1963

29th June 1930: One of the floats, depicting bathing belles in a Blackpool pageant led by Britain's Cotton Queen. Miss F Lockett, selected from 18 Lancashire Cotton Queens, gained the title and was crowned by The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackpool.

33 fascinating old pics show everyday life in the 1930s

Holiday makers relaxing in deckchairs on The North Pier in 1955

25 historic pictures of Blackpool North Pier

A view of the promenade crowds and historical trams near Coral Island during the Tramway Centenary celebrations in 1985

25 of the best photos taking you back to the late 1980s

Montgomery High School came top in the GCSE results for a second consecutive year in 2005. L-R are pupils Rachel Anderson, Kristy Thomas, Greg Wilson, Gary Rawcliffe, Clayton Yeo and Nicola Holdich. With them is head of Year 11 Elizabeth Leeson

Brilliant retro photos of teens in Year 11 at Blackpool high schools

The start of the upper junior wheelbarrow race for boys and girls at Carters Charity School sports day, 1966

21 fantastic school sports day pictures in Blackpool

Armed Police take control of a gun siege situation in Fleetwood in January 1997

19 stand-out moments in Blackpool in 1997

Rocket Man!

25 retro photos taken us back to 1985 and 1987

Blackpool North Pier 1903

Watch mesermising footage of Blackpool North Pier as it was in 1903

A still image captured from Living History AI Enhanced of Blackpool Pier crowds in 1903

Mesmerising footage of North Pier in 1903 is a fascinating watch

Blackpool Promenade in 1987

Retro photos taken between 1985 and 1987 are a trip back in time
These great photos take us back to 1980s Blackpool.
Claire Lark

Fundraising to cover the funeral of popular North Pier organist, Trevor. Pictured: Trevor and Jean Raven

Resort rally round for funeral of 'funny and cherished' musician

Trevor Raven Snr the North Pier organist has passed away

Tributes pour in for legendary Blackpool North Pier organist

Ten giant spiders, which were starring in the BBC series at the time, stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 1974

23 scenes of Blackpool's Dr Who Exhibition before it was forced to close

The Co-operative Emporium's impressive facade gave way to an open air car park. This photo was in 1939

13 Blackpool buildings which were once treasured but now lost to history

Darren Day talks about why Blackpool is so special to him. Right: Darren Day with his idol and friend, Joe Longthorne.

Darren Day's emotional tribute to resort icon: "Joe was like a father to me"

Sooty is 75

Sooty to mark 75 years - Did you know he was created in Lancashire?

This is a great shot of Bispham and Norbreck. Norbreck Castle Hotel is clearly defined with the coast through to Rossall Point at Fleetwood, top left

13 spectacular views snapped from the top of Blackpool Tower

An aerial view of North Pier in January 1984

North Pier at 160: Picture memories of our most iconic pier through the years

PierJam 2023 has been rescheduled, organisers have confirmed (Credit: Mark Angelo Sampan)

Organisers apologise as PierJam 2023 rescheduled

These typical Blackpool scenes cast back to the 1990s

16 scenes to evoke memories of a very different Blackpool seafront in the 1990s

Air traffic control at Blackpool Airport in 2003

23 pictures which go behind-the-scenes at Blackpool Airport through the decades
These brilliant pictures bring together memories of Blackpool Airport, spanning several decades from the 50s to the 00s.
Claire Lark

Scenes from Blackpool North Pier bring the decades of the 80s and 90s into focus

22 rarely seen photos of Blackpool North Pier during the 80s and 90s

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Sooty ready to return home

Gala celebration evening for the late entertainer Joe Longthorne

Grand celebration of the life of entertainer Joe Longthorne finally set to go a...

The search at Blackpool was a team effort

Casualty rescued in Blackpool sea drama

Fatboy Slim at North Pier

Blackpool Rocks 2021: Fatboy Slim lights up Blackpool North Pier with masterpiec...

Cast of LHK Productions Aladdin and his Magic Ring at the Joe Longthorne Theatre on North Pier

TV star Kim Woodburn makes sure cast of Blackpool North Pier's adult panto Aladd...

The cast of Aladdin and His Magic Ring on Blackpool North Pier.

Panto time at Blackpool North Pier - oh yes it is

Actress Rebecca Lake will play Dorothy in summer pantomime Wizard of Oz at the Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier

Magical road back to theatre with new summer pantomime the Wizard of Oz announce...

North Pier Open Day

Free family fun on Blackpool North Pier this weekend

Starlings around Blackpool Prom. Photo: Ian McGawley

Beautiful sunset inspires local photographers

MistaJam

Jam packed line-up for second seaside party

Ricci Guarnaccio

Tailormade events just for 11 to 16 year olds

The Bachelors, Con and Dec Cluskey

Don’t miss out on a class act, they really are stars

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