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

17. Old Morecambe

A view of the front elevation of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe circa 1935. Designed by architect Oliver Hill and built in 1932-33 by the London Midland & Scottish Railway, the Midland was the first Art Deco hotel in Britain and featured decorative work by sculptor Eric Gill. Photo: Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images

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18. Old Morecambe

Morecambe Carnival is held in a gale. Owing to the disastrous weather, the Carnival Queen, Miss Eleanor Haslett, did not wear her robes. She is pictured here with her attendants eating sandwiches of ox, with the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman T. and Mrs Waite. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images