To mark the occasion, we’ve dug deep into our archive to find some incredible photos from the day itself, plus the celebrations that followed back in Blackpool.
Take a look through them here...
1. A moment in history
The Queen presents the FA Cup to Blackpool captain Harry Johnston Photo: submit
2. Preparation
The cup winning team photographed by The Gazette in their Wembley tracksuits on April 14, 1953 Photo: submit
3. Setting off
Crowds packed into Central Station on the way to Wembley Photo: submit
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A section of the official match day programme. Photo: Submitted
5. Up for the cup
The Atomic Boys in London for the final before travelling to Downing Street to present the Prime Minister with a stick of Blackpool rock Photo: Steve Szydlowski
6. The big kick-off
Manager Joe Smith and captain Harry Johnston lead out the Seasiders Photo: Submit