Blackpool Zoo celebrated its 40th birthday with a party hosted by Tower Circus. Children from Stanley Primary School sing Happy BirthdayBlackpool Zoo celebrated its 40th birthday with a party hosted by Tower Circus. Children from Stanley Primary School sing Happy Birthday
Blackpool Zoo celebrated its 40th birthday with a party hosted by Tower Circus. Children from Stanley Primary School sing Happy Birthday

10 candid scenes which capture memorable moments in Blackpool this time ten years ago - including Queenstown plans, World Matchplay Darts and Brian Rose

The Gazette’s team of photographers snapped these memorable scenes in July 2012

They reminisce over a huge sporting event when the world’s elite darts players descended on the resort for the World Matchplay Darts Finals. There was the Race for Life, the unveiling of plans to redevelop the Queenstown area and children were invited to Blackpool Zoo to celebrate the attraction’s 40th birthday. There are others too – can you remember them?