They evoked true seaside nostalgia and are photos taken nationally for news events happening at the time. But for us, here in Blackpool, they grasp bygone eras and remember Blackpool at the height of the season with Punch and Judy, packed beaches, celebrities and donkey rides.

1. Beach Memories

A fabulous scene of holidaymakers on our wonderful beach in 1960 Photo: submit

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Holiday makers watching a family favourite Punch and Judy show in 1960 Photo: Fox Photos

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This pictures is from a completely different time, but still resonates today. Families enjoy the beach at Blackpool with the North Pier visible in the background in 1903 Photo: London Stereoscopic Company

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Pals Of The Beach. These girls from Tower Circus make quite a pet of ‘Pal’ a young seal on the beach Photo: Hulton Archive

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A crowd of happy children run toward Mr Brown, the superintendent of the Blackpool holiday home they were enjoying which offered a sea side break for poor children in the Manchester area Photo: Fox Photos

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Three girls enjoying a game of cricket on the beach in 1937 Photo: Fox Photos

They evoked true seaside nostalgia and are photos taken nationally for news events happening at the time. But for us, here in Blackpool, they grasp bygone eras and remember Blackpool at the height of the season with Punch and Judy, packed beaches, celebrities and donkey rides.

7. Beach Memories

British actress Billie Whitelaw relaxing on the seafront when she was starring ‘Progress In The Park’, 1961 Photo: John Pratt

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A welcome cooler, 1939 Photo: Hulton Archive

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Children in Blackpool enjoying a donkey ride despite war time restrictions on coastal holidays, 1943 Photo: George W. Hales

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An incredible picture of Blackpool beach and pier in 1949. They were still post-war timesm, no wonder you can hardly put a pin between them Photo: Fox Photos

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Such an emotive picture showing a little evacuee from the East End of London playing on the sands in 1940 Photo: Fox Photos

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