7. Blackpool in the 80s
The splendour of many buildings along the Fylde was honoured at the annual Civic Conservation Awards. Dignitaries and businessmen gathered at Lytham Hall for the ceremony, hosted by the Guardian Royal Exchange and sponsored by British Nuclear Fuels Ltd and British Aerospace. Pictured are some of the winners with their certificates. Left to right: Ralph Dickinson, Sandy Burns, John Booth, Nigel Bankes, Bill Bentley and Ron Gilman Photo: Archive
8. Blackpool in the 80s
A new £750, 000 leisure complex opens its doors in Blackpool. Golden Leisure (North West) Ltd, the company responsible for launching the Showboat, are confident that their bold decision to transform the upper section of the former Woolworth's building on the Central Promenade will pay a handsome dividend. Pictured are the cabaret team Photo: Archive
9. Blackpool in the 80s
A Lancashire bank has taken a step back in time to celebrate its centenary. Staff at the National Westminster Bank in The Square, St Annes, have been wearing period Victorian costume to celebrate. Pictured: The Mayor of Fylde Coun Richard Spencer, cuts the centenary anniversary cake, watched by the Mayoress and the senior manager of St Annes branch of the National Westminster Bank, Mr David Latham Photo: Archive
10. Blackpool 80s
Art and design students from Blackpool and Fylde College in Paris, March 1988 Photo: na
11. Blackpool in the 80s
Michelle Miller, six, bites off more than she chew, assisted by Liverpool magician Challoni at Blackpool Magic Convention at the resort's Winter Gardens Photo: JPIMedia