25 rare Blackpool Pleasure Beach photos 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 BST

Updated 14th Mar 2024, 14:05 BST

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

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

1. Noah's Ark

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

The Fun House, which burned down in 1991, can be seen in the background. This photo was taken from Noah's Ark

2. Fun House

The Fun House, which burned down in 1991, can be seen in the background. This photo was taken from Noah's Ark Photo: JPIMedia

This aerial shot shows the Grand National, the Flying Machines, Noah's Ark and Alice in Wonderland

3. 1980s Pleasure Beach

This aerial shot shows the Grand National, the Flying Machines, Noah's Ark and Alice in Wonderland Photo: JPIMedia

The Greatest Show on Earth was a new ride at a cost of £600,000

4. New ride

The Greatest Show on Earth was a new ride at a cost of £600,000 Photo: JPIMedia

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