This wonderful gallery of photos revist our town in 1959 and 1960.
This was Blackpool's Golden Era, it was at its height in terms of entertainment and tourism and these photos cast a glimpse into a forgotten time when our town shone.
This 60 feet deep shaft in Reads Avenue, Blackpool was part of the main drainage scheme tunnelling operation to reduce flooding in Mere Road, Collingwood Avenue, and Queen Victoria Road in 1960
12. Blackpool RNLI crew with the lifeboat Sarah Ann Austin ready for their practice run to rescue a "ditched airman" in conjunction with a Royal Navy helicopter
Blackpool RNLI crew with the lifeboat Sarah Ann Austin ready for their practice run to rescue a "ditched airman" in conjunction with a Royal Navy helicopter
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