See some of the famous folk who have visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach over the decades

By Charles Graham

Published 30th Apr 2023, 09:39 GMT

Updated 30th Apr 2023, 09:59 GMT

Blackpool teems with celebrities far more than most places in the UK.

Indeed, some of them live here.

But this little gallery from our archives shows you the range of famous faces who have graced the town over the decades, whether they be a TV, music or sports star, leading figures from politics and religion or a Hollywood icon.

9. Nickelodeon preseners Anna Williamson and Jamie Rickers with Pleasure Beach MD Amanda Thompson

. Photo: Bill Johnson

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10. The then Shadow Chancellor George Osborne giving a speech at the White Tower Restaurant

. Photo: Bill Johnson

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11. Spongebob Squarepants rides The Pepsi Max Big One

. Photo: David Levene

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12. Actress Jennifer Ellison with her son Bobby.

. Photo: Bill Johnson

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See some of the famous folk who have visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach over the decades

Blackpool teems with celebrities far more than most places in the UK.

9. Nickelodeon preseners Anna Williamson and Jamie Rickers with Pleasure Beach MD Amanda Thompson

10. The then Shadow Chancellor George Osborne giving a speech at the White Tower Restaurant

11. Spongebob Squarepants rides The Pepsi Max Big One

12. Actress Jennifer Ellison with her son Bobby.

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