10 Giant Spiders stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 197410 Giant Spiders stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 1974
10 Giant Spiders stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 1974

17 nostalgic pictures of Blackpool in 1974 from Doctor Who to Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

By Claire Lark
Published 4th Sep 2023, 11:14 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2023, 11:14 BST
This throwback to 1974 reminds us of how our resort was shaping up in an era which is now clocking on 50 years ago.

The Doctor Who Exhibition was pulling in the tourists, there was a pier fire and Blackpool was ready for a new age of arcade entertainment.

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Gazette reporter Robin Duke feeding the sealions at Blackpool Zoo in 1974

13. Blackpool, 1974

Gazette reporter Robin Duke feeding the sealions at Blackpool Zoo in 1974 Photo: staff

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Manchester United supporters streamed through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974

14. Blackpool, 1974

Manchester United supporters streamed through the streets of Blackpool for the match at Bloomfield Road in October 1974 Photo: National World

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Rod Stewart with (left) Ronnie Wood and Tetsu Yamauchi when The Faces appeared at Blackpool Opera House in December 1974

15. Blackpool, 1974

Rod Stewart with (left) Ronnie Wood and Tetsu Yamauchi when The Faces appeared at Blackpool Opera House in December 1974 Photo: National World

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The rain came down for TV sitcom star Wendy Craig at the 1974 Illuminations switch on

16. Blackpool, 1974

The rain came down for TV sitcom star Wendy Craig at the 1974 Illuminations switch on Photo: staff

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Dr Who ( Jon Pertwee ) and Sarah Jane Smith ( Elisabeth Sladen ) with a chocolate Dalek baked especially for the opening of the Dr Who Exhibition in Blackpool

17. Blackpool, 1974

Dr Who ( Jon Pertwee ) and Sarah Jane Smith ( Elisabeth Sladen ) with a chocolate Dalek baked especially for the opening of the Dr Who Exhibition in Blackpool Photo: staff

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