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Noah's Ark in the background - one of the theme park's oldest rides. This was 1981Noah's Ark in the background - one of the theme park's oldest rides. This was 1981
Noah's Ark in the background - one of the theme park's oldest rides. This was 1981

25 rare scenes of Blackpool Pleasure Beach which will stir childhood memories

We’ve dug extra deep into the archives to bring you these picture gems of Blackpool Pleasure Beach – just as it was back in the day.
By Claire Lark
Published 8th Apr 2022, 15:45 GMT
Updated 20th Jul 2023, 14:11 GMT

They span the decades of the 70s, 80s and 90s and show the rides, aerial photos and a peek behind the scenes too

The Tom Sawyer Lake, 1989. The sign to the right said that coins, presumably thrown into the lake, would be donated to charity

5. Pleasure Beach views

The Tom Sawyer Lake, 1989. The sign to the right said that coins, presumably thrown into the lake, would be donated to charity Photo: JPIMedia

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The entrance to the Grand National ride in 1987

6. Pleasure Beach views

The entrance to the Grand National ride in 1987 Photo: JPIMedia

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The Derby Racer, 1980

7. 1980s Pleasure Beach

The Derby Racer, 1980 Photo: JPIMedia

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Which ride was this in 1987?

8. Pleasure Beach views

Which ride was this in 1987? Photo: JPIMedia

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