11 photos to take you back to Blackpool in 1987

This gallery of photos rewinds 46 years in Blackpool capturing the town in 1987

By Claire Lark

Published 1st Jun 2023, 04:55 BST

Updated 1st Jun 2023, 07:22 BST

Families sheltering from the heat in the summer, how Blackpool Airport looked and a peek at giant rock rolling rounds up moments within a year.

In case you missed them: 14 of Blackpool's derelict and abandoned places including creepy hotels, B&Bs and old shops

20 unearthed images of Cleveleys town centre through the decades including Victoria Road West, Rossall Road and The Crescent

9 pictures of Blackpool hotels which are the oldest in the resort - including The Cliffs, The Metropole and The Imperial

The Hop Inn, pictured in May 1987

1. Blackpool - 1987

The Hop Inn, pictured in May 1987 Photo: library

This is a cracking pictures of a family seeking shade under the footbridge on Blackpool seafront

2. Blackpool - 1987

This is a cracking pictures of a family seeking shade under the footbridge on Blackpool seafront Photo: library

Sir Hiram Maxims Flying Machine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

3. Blackpol - 1987

Sir Hiram Maxims Flying Machine at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: Historical

Blackpool Airport how it was in 1987

4. Blackpool - 1987

Blackpool Airport how it was in 1987 Photo: library

Department store Binns in 1987

5. Blackpool - 1987

Department store Binns in 1987 Photo: library

Blackpool Gazette's final edition from the Victoria Street building in 1987

6. Blackpool - 1987

Blackpool Gazette's final edition from the Victoria Street building in 1987 Photo: Submit

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