Thousands of beach lovers take to their deck chairs below Central Pier in 1965, when the summer show headliners were Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood and Neville KingThousands of beach lovers take to their deck chairs below Central Pier in 1965, when the summer show headliners were Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood and Neville King
Thousands of beach lovers take to their deck chairs below Central Pier in 1965, when the summer show headliners were Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood and Neville King

19 seaside pictures of Blackpool North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier through the decades

These wonderful photos of Blackpool's piers are enduring symbols of seaside nostalgia.

With waves crashing beneath their boards and the lively atmosphere of families enjoying amusements and attractions, North, Central and South Piers capture the essence of seaside entertainment and the timeless appeal of Blackpool as a holiday resort. They remain key features of the landscape and are entwined in the fabric of our wonderful town. They each have their own histories and tell tales as old as time, these pictures are snapshot of those years...

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