In the distance, the pier's Pavilion, hosting Bernard Delfont's 'Showtime', an entertainment spectacle, which ran from the late 1950s through to the early 1980s and featured many of the biggest names in showbusiness. Blackpool beach on a busy day in summer, taken from North Pier. Stuart says “For family reasons, my wife and I left Blackpool a few years ago after living there all our lives (60 years). 1960s, historical, two men and a woman on the wooden decking on North Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. The little caravans sold drinks and ice cream and the vendors used to tow then down to the sands every day. It was taken during one night of the Brit pop group performing at the ABC Theatre of Blackpool. ... Brighton Hydro Games Room c.1960, Blackpool Ref. 35578 The Terrace 1890, Blackpool … Some of these vans sold the most delicious homemade ice cream. In the distance, the pier's Pavilion, hosting Bernard Delfont's 'Showtime', an entertainment spectacle, which ran from the late 1950s through to the early 1980s and featured many of the biggest names in showbusiness. Francis Frith The UK’s leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. B116026 Bailey's Hotel 1895, Blackpool Ref. Your Old Photos of Blackpool Many thanks to Stuart Dixon, who sent us this batch of photos to share. Today, old pictures and videos can be found on the internet showing hundreds of tourists enjoying the sandy beaches of Blackpool in the 60s. Blackpool beach Punch and Judy But that’s not all: the first-known colour footage of the Beatles dates back August 1963. See the tea van on a busy beach in our old Blackpool photos. 1960s, historical, two men and a woman on the wooden decking on North Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Old Photos of Blackpool, Lancashire - browse nostalgic, historic local photos online. See more ideas about Blackpool, Old pictures, Pictures. Sep 17, 2020 - Explore Clyde's board "old pictures of blackpool" on Pinterest.