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no.4280

Central Promenade Blackpool

08 July 1913

Crowds waiting with flags at edge of Talbot Square which is decorated with flowers and flags. Looking in all directions so still waiting for something to happen. Police, officials and ambulance staff on hand. Car registration 01 1168 waiting. Tram with adverts for café. Clifton Hotel not Metropole as in catalogue description

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1677

no.4280

Central Promenade Blackpool

08 July 1913

Crowds waiting with flags at edge of Talbot Square which is decorated with flowers and flags. Looking in all directions so still waiting for something to happen. Police, officials and ambulance staff on hand. Car registration 01 1168 waiting. Tram with adverts for café. Clifton Hotel not Metropole as in catalogue description

Location: Blackpool Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/6446
Sankey Number: 4280

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Album Number: Album 16 4200-4500 Blackpool

Page Number: 2

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4276    Beach & Promenade (Blackpool) Bathing machines and vendors, busy beach scene with Tower
4277    Beach & Promenade (Blackpool) View from Central Pier along beach to North Pier
4278    Beach & Promenade (Blackpool) Donkey Rides & Oyster seller, various flags and tram
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