Father Christmas at North Station, his grotto at Lewis’s, Christmas parties in schools in the 1950s… even if they are not your eras, the photos conjure a feeling of nostalgic warmth as Christmas approaches…
In case you missed them: 39 magical memories of Christmas Nativity plays at schools in Poulton, Thornton, Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Over Wyre in the 90s and 00s
1. Vintage Christmas
A wave from Father Christmas as he leaves North Station in a Rolls Royce for the Co-op Lancastria Toyr Fair in 1972 Photo: National World
3. Vintage Christmas
Father Christmas meets children at the Lewis's Store grotto in 1990 Photo: National World
4. Vintage Christmas
Three year old Charles Cochrane soon made friends with Father Christmas at the RHO Hills grotto when he visited him told him his hopes for Christmas gifts 1972 Photo: Submit
6. Vintage Christmas
Father Christmas arrives at Blackpool North Station in 1972 Photo: Submit
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