There had been a murder in a care home, one which wouldn’t be solved for more than a decade, the resort’s Golden Mile was altering beyond recognition and Blackpool Victoria had a new special care baby unit. They are rarely seen photos and showcase a year.
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2. Blackpool - 1978
Marti Caine with holiday makers on the North Pier, Blackpool Photo: Staff
3. Blackpool - 1978
Flashback to the Winter of 1978 - the national bread strike. A clash between police and strikers at Cookson's Bakery where the men were demanding an extra £10 a week. Photo: Historical
4. Blackpool - 1978
Blackpool FC fans Andrew Fletcher and David Fletcher wearing their hats to the West Brom match in 1978 Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Blackpool - 1978
Chancellor Denis Healey fired one of the first broadsides in the coming election campaign when he spoke at a rally of Post Office workers' conference delegates in Blackpool. He said the election would be the most important since the war. Pictured above delegates sit in rapt attention listening to his speech Photo: National World
6. Blackpool - 1978
Still as recognisable today - Singleton post office, September 1978 Photo: library