There have been a few different examples of arches through the years, including one outside Blackpool Pleasure Beach which was eventually dismantled for safety reasons in the 80s. But it’s the one at Starr Gate which evokes memories. These photos celebrate the iconic structures which are the gateway to Blackpool where everyone is ‘Always Welcome’
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2. Blackpool's Welcome Arch
The Welcome Arch gets Blackpool's 1965 Illuminations off to a glowing start Photo: National World

3. Always Welcome
This was Blackpool Pleasure Beach's own welcome sign in 1982 Photo: National World

4. Always Welcome
This is a very early photo of the welcome arch. Difficult to date it - 1930s maybe? Photo: National World
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