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Blackpool's Golden Mile


The Golden Mile, 1977


Golden Mile at Night

The Golden Mile Once it was a row of gardens, then that space became worth much more than the houses behind! Updated 22 March 2000
The Golden Mile in 1977 Come and see the Golden Mile in the days of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee! Ripley's Odditorium, the Monster banned by the Council, the Devil's Den and Horror Crypt! Updated 24 March 2000
The Golden Mile at Night The Arcades turn on the lights to keep punters rolling those coins! Updated 24 March 2000
Inside the Arcades A look inside some of Blackpool's Amusement Arcades - where's the "What The Butler Saw" machine? Updated 25 March 2000
Golden Mile in Black & White Mostly from the early 1980s before the older buildings of the Golden Mile were swept away by new development. Updated 25 March 2000
Amusement Arcades May 2000 A trip around the Arcades in the Millenium Year! Updated 17 June 2000


Blackpool Rock Stall


Video Arcade