Some haven’t seen the light of day for years and have been stored in The Gazette archives until now. They are precious reminder of our town's history.
19. Lost Archives
Beatles at Blackpool Airport in 1964 Photo: National World
20. Lost Archives
Two thirsty competitors at the Blackpool Dance Festival for Juniors at the Empress Ballroom try out the drinks machine, 1959 Photo: staff
21. Lost Archives
Fylde Coast leap year babies, 1964. Paul John Karpinski, Stewart Miller, Fiona Marie Eastwood, baby Burgess (to be named), Jane Lavern Cardwell and Sandra Dickinson all born at Glenroyd Maternity Home, Blackpool Photo: staff
22. Lost Archives
Stars of the Central Pier Show 'Let's Have Fun' enjoy a break in rehearsals with a game of cricket on the sands. Left to right, Babette, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Jimmy James, The Trio Vedette, David Galbraith, Bretton Woods and Shelley Marshall Photo: Gazette
23. Lost Archives
Newly built St Chad's Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Poulton Photo: National World
24. Lost Archives
The new playground off Bowness Avenue, Mereside Photo: National World