19 rare black and white pictures of Morecambe in times gone by

This is our second collection of wonderful old pictures of Morecambe from the archives of Getty Images.

They evoke true seaside nostalgia and are photos taken nationally for news events happening at the time.

But for us here in Morecambe, they capture a bygone era.

And in case you missed the first collection: 17 rarely seen old pictures which capture summers in Morecambe's heyday

9. Old Morecambe

Holidaymakers after a dip in the pool during Morecambe Sports and Carnival Fortnight. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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10. Old Morecambe

Staff line up in the dining room at the Midland Hotel in Morecambe in July 1933. The room had been arranged in preparation for the opening luncheon. Photo: J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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11. Old Morecambe

Members of the Habonim Movement, a Zionist association, dancing during a camp at Torrisholme on the shores of Morecambe Bay, in August 1937. Photo: Alan Webb/Fox Photos/Getty Images