It has changed immensely over the years with faster, taller, more loop-the-loop thrill rides added to the theme park year after year. It has constantly evolved.
These photos focus on rides which many people will remember from the past few decades – some are long gone but others remain as steadfast as ever and bring familiarity to visitors alongside some of the latest white knuckle thrills.
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21. Pleasure Beach rides
Lyn Taylor and Christine Bamford ride the Log Flume in 1980 Photo: JPIMedia

22. Pleasure Beach rides
Space Invader was a massive hit - this was July 1984 Photo: JPIMedia

23. Pleasure Beach rides
Martin Smethurst, Claire Hutchinson and Mark Smethurst take advantage of free rides in August 1980 Photo: JPIMedia

24. Pleasure Beach rides
Rollercoasting on The Big Dipper at a free rides weekend Photo: JPIMedia
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