Church Street close to the junction of Bank Hey Street, with the familiar site of The Grand Theatre ( in the centre) and H Samuels (on the right)Church Street close to the junction of Bank Hey Street, with the familiar site of The Grand Theatre ( in the centre) and H Samuels (on the right)
Church Street close to the junction of Bank Hey Street, with the familiar site of The Grand Theatre ( in the centre) and H Samuels (on the right)

17 lost scenes of Blackpool in the 1940s

By Claire Lark
Published 11th Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 11th Jul 2023, 13:25 BST

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Many of these pictures are from the Gazette’s Glass Plates Photography Archives.

They’re rare and are an important window to our resort’s past. They reflect a decade in Blackpool from the war years to when Blackpool resurfaced at the start of its glory years. There’s a brilliant shot of Church Street in the rain, a spitfire in the town centre and a chimney where Grange Park is now, being demolished

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Talbot Square looking down The Strand towards Queen Street and the Princess Picture House. Smokers Tobacco Specialists to the right. It's dated 1930s or 1940s

7. Blackpool in the 1940s

Talbot Square looking down The Strand towards Queen Street and the Princess Picture House. Smokers Tobacco Specialists to the right. It's dated 1930s or 1940s Photo: Submit

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Stanley Park

8. Blackpool in the 1940s

Stanley Park Photo: staff

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The arch and casino at Blackpool Illuminations in the 1940s

9. Blackpool in the 1940s

The arch and casino at Blackpool Illuminations in the 1940s Photo: library

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A view of properties on Central Promenade. Left to right - The Huntsman Hotel (originally The Trocadero), a glimpse of Fairyland (where roller skating is advertised) , the Wellington Hotel and amusement arcade

10. Blackpool in the 1940s

A view of properties on Central Promenade. Left to right - The Huntsman Hotel (originally The Trocadero), a glimpse of Fairyland (where roller skating is advertised) , the Wellington Hotel and amusement arcade Photo: staff

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Blackpool Promenade looking towards Blackpool Tower with the Sunken Gardens to the right and the Savoy Hotel on the left

11. Blackpool in the 1940s

Blackpool Promenade looking towards Blackpool Tower with the Sunken Gardens to the right and the Savoy Hotel on the left Photo: National World

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Quizmaster Michael Miles star of "Radio Forfeits" and "Take Your Pick" in Blackpool in the late 1940s

12. Blackpool in the 1940s

Quizmaster Michael Miles star of "Radio Forfeits" and "Take Your Pick" in Blackpool in the late 1940s Photo: staff

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