This was Erdington Road at Bethesda Square in 1982 when derelict cars and vans attracted vandalsThis was Erdington Road at Bethesda Square in 1982 when derelict cars and vans attracted vandals
This was Erdington Road at Bethesda Square in 1982 when derelict cars and vans attracted vandals

11 eclectic scenes which show Blackpool in the 1980s

These photos are all from the Gazette archives and focus on people and moments.
By Claire Lark
Published 14th Apr 2023, 04:55 BST

From tram crashes and derelict cars to King Kong and heavy snow, they round-up a memorable decade. Do you have any photo memories of Blackpool in the 1980s? Drop us an email

In case you missed them: 21 fabulous pictures of The Gazette's G Squad - Blackpool's army of boys and girls who delivered the newspapers in the 1980s

20 lost scenes of Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark in the 80s and 90s when there were only two water slides and a wave pool

9 lost buildings in Blackpool which were landmarks of past times - including Yates's, Palatine Building and Pontins

This photo is from 1983 and shows North Shore lift and the abandoned boating pool

1. 1980s Blackpool

This photo is from 1983 and shows North Shore lift and the abandoned boating pool Photo: Submit

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King Kong on Blackpool Tower in 1984 has become synonymous with the decade. He caused quite a stir

2. 1980s Blackpool

King Kong on Blackpool Tower in 1984 has become synonymous with the decade. He caused quite a stir Photo: National World

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This was in July 1982 when fire broke out on Central Pier

3. 1980s Blackpool

This was in July 1982 when fire broke out on Central Pier Photo: National World

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A head-on crash between two trams at the turning loop opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach injured six people in July 1980

4. 1980s Blackpool

A head-on crash between two trams at the turning loop opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach injured six people in July 1980 Photo: National World

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A strange sight for Blackpool as a bulldozer clears a path for cars in the town centre during heavy snowfall in 1981

5. 1980s Blackpool

A strange sight for Blackpool as a bulldozer clears a path for cars in the town centre during heavy snowfall in 1981 Photo: Submit

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NCP Car Park, at the junction of Central Drive and Rigby Road in 1984

6. 1980s Blackpool

NCP Car Park, at the junction of Central Drive and Rigby Road in 1984 Photo: Submit

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