From sunbathers to splashing in the water
This weekend, families from across Lancashire and beyond will be enjoying the Bank Holiday break, visiting family and making the most of a few extra days off work.
From staycations and visiting tourists destinations to queuing in traffic to visit loved ones, it’s a busy long-weekend for many.
And without a doubt, crowds will be venturing to Blackpool as they have for generations.
We’ve taken a look through our archives to see how we celebrated Bank Holidays in Blackpool in the past. Taken in June 1960, they show everything from people paddling in the water to sunbathers and more.
Maybe you will recognise someone you know or remember these Bank Holiday traditions of the past.
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We’ve taken a look through our archives to see how we celebrated Bank Holidays in Blackpool in the past (Image: Mirrorpix)1 of 18
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Taken in June 1960, they show everything from people paddling in the water to sunbathers and more (Image: Mirrorpix)2 of 18
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This weekend, families from across Lancashire and beyond will be enjoying the Bank Holiday break, visiting family and making the most of a few extra days off work (Image: Mirrorpix)3 of 18
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From staycations and visiting tourists destinations to queuing in traffic to visit loved ones, it’s a busy long-weekend for many (Image: Mirrorpix)4 of 18
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And without a doubt, crowds will be venturing to Blackpool as they have for generations (Image: Mirrorpix)5 of 18
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Here, you can see how the Bank Holiday was spent in Blackpool in June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)6 of 18
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Four happy children from Crosby and Litherland, Lancs., enjoying life as they splash their way through the shallows at Blackpool today. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)7 of 18
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Three boys on a yacht. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)8 of 18
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Blackpool beach, the crowded beach at Blackpool central, Lancashire. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)9 of 18
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Bank holiday at Blackpool. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)10 of 18
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Maybe you will recognise someone you know or remember these Bank Holiday traditions of the past (Image: Mirrorpix)11 of 18
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Lost children at the Missing children caravan on the beach at Blackpool waiting to be claimed by their mums and dads. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)12 of 18
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Blackpool beach on Bank Holiday. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)13 of 18
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Do these awaken any memories for you? Let us know in the comments section below. (Image: Mirrorpix)14 of 18
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Four happy children from Crosby and Litherland, Lancs., enjoying life as they splash their way through the shallows at Blackpool today. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)15 of 18
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Lost children at the Missing children caravan on the beach at Blackpool waiting to be claimed by their mums and dads. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)16 of 18
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Bank holiday at Blackpool. Carole Horrobin, 16, soaks up sun and salt water in the shallows at Blackpool today. She comes from Stoke on Trent. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)17 of 18
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Bobby Gaffiney, 19, of St. Annes-on-Sea with her Dadês Sand Yacht on the sands at St. Annes. June 1960 (Image: Mirrorpix)