Two Eras, One Blackpool: Rare Footage of Seaside Life in 1904 and 1926

Step back in time with rare footage of Blackpool, one of Britain’s earliest and most popular seaside resorts, as it became a favorite destination for working-class families escaping the city for the sea.
This unique film features black-and-white footage from 1904 and early colour film from 1926. Set to period music, it captures two distinct eras: the buttoned-up Edwardian age, where gentlemen sported collars and ties and ladies strolled in long skirts, and the vibrant 1920s, as the Roaring Twenties brought new energy and color to the promenade.
See how fashion, leisure, and seaside holidays evolved over just two decades, and watch as Blackpool’s transformation reflects a pivotal moment in British social history-spurred by the Bank Holiday Act of 1871 and the rise of railways, which opened seaside escapes to the working classes.
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[@Paul-010]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of nostalgia.

[@whiteonggoy7009]

Love it, class determined by hats 😊

[@steveconn]

Always great, especially non-colorized.

[@tonyhatton6742]

Great films, but please remove the fuzzy edges. Very distracting.

[@MrDaiseymay]

WHAT FUZZY EDGES ?

[@tonyhatton6742]

@@MrDaiseymay I was referring to the out of focus frame surrounding the film.