They span the 70s and 80s and highlight events, such as when the Stone Roses played in Blackpool, trouble at the Blackpool and Birmingham game and Elton John in the terraces. It was a time of change through decades which were on the brink of technology. One reader, Carol Cook, loved growing up in the 70s. She said: “ Everyone had respect for everything and everyone.” Do you agree?
31. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Elton John sat in the Blackpool directors stand during the Keith Mercer testimonial match between Blackpool and Watford Photo: National World
32. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Fire at Funland Amusements in 1989 Photo: Submit
33. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Central Pier, July 1982 Photo: library
34. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Marsh Mill, Thornton in 1982 Photo: library
35. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Elmslie Girls School reopened its doors to under eight-year-olds in 1984, following a new purpose-built kindergarten Photo: library
36. Blackpool 1970s and 1980s
Blackpool coach builders Duple won a race against time to unveil two new designs for Birmingham Motor Show. Staff at the Vicarage Road plant had been working round the clock to prepare the futuristic coach bodies for the show - and completed them just in time. The bodies are the first completely new designs from the Lancashire firm for several years Photo: National World