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
By Claire Lark
Published 28th Jul 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 28th Jul 2022, 16:34 BST
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?
Blackpool Council made the controversial decision to move the lions standing on either side of the Italian garden steps in Stanley Park to deter would-be metal thieves. Photo: rob lock