25 evocative Blackpool Pleasure Beach pictures pre-1960 from Sir Hirim Maxim's Flying Machine to Dive Bomber

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has a deep history right back to when it was first built on sand in 1896.

This delightful collection of pictures take us back to the very early days up to around the 1950s and share a glimpse into the theme park’s early rides and the crowds who visited.