19 rarely seen pictures of January in the past from sales to storms in Preston and Blackpool

These great archive pictures go back to January in the past.

They reflect the news and happenings in one particular month through the years. Storms, sales, schools and fires are among the pictures featured.

17. January Past

Down it comes - workmen demolish the famous Welcome Arch at the south end of Blackpool Promenade in January 1969. | National World

Storm damage January 2007. Sections of roof litter Bairstow Street in Blackpool, including badly damaged cars | National world

Fire at RHO Hills in January 1932 | National World