

29 scenes of Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the 70s, 80s and 90s which will remind you of its rides - some long gone but not forgotten
Head spinning, heart beating and stomach churning rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach have long been one of the reasons to come to the resort.
By Claire Lark
Published 18th Mar 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2022, 16:04 BST
It has changed immensely over the years with faster, taller, more loop-the-loop thrill rides added to the theme park year after year. It has constantly evolved.
These photos focus on rides which many people will remember from the past few decades – some are long gone but others remain as steadfast as ever and bring familiarity to visitors alongside some of the latest white knuckle thrills.
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1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides
Revolution - this was Europe's first 360-degree rollercoaster in 1979 Photo: JPIMedia

2. Pleasure Beach rides
Probably the most well-know sight at the Pleasure Beach - the iconic Big Dipper. This was in the 1980s Photo: JPIMedia

3. Pleasure Beach rides
The Rainbow - definitely a stomach churner. April 1987 Photo: JPIMedia

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