One, it’s a holiday resort for millions of tourists who enjoy everything our town has to offer. And two, for us locals, it's our home - the place where we live, work and go to school. We see our town differently to how the tourists perceive it. We know it’s amazing and we are lucky to not have to travel miles to soak up everything it has to offer. There are elements of Blackpool which the people who live here will only appreciate and through a nostalgic guide of pictures, we explore them…
In case you missed them: Streets, landmarks and shops on the Fylde Coast that set the scene in the 1990s
7. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
Unlike the clear blue skies in the middle of the summer season, for those who live here this is the kind of thing we have faced for years after storms have battered the coast. Where else would you find your town's promenade completely submerged in seawater? Only in Blackpool. This was in 2005 and fortunately smart new sea defences are now in place Photo: Submit
8. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
The Laughing Clown at Blackpool Pleasure Beach was either entertaining or truly terrifying, depending on your point of view. His laugh could be heard amongst the screams and chatter at the theme park and was part of the furniture until he was destroyed in the Fun House fire of 1991. Only the character's head survived Photo: Submit
9. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
The Landaus - it's the sound of the horses which add to the seaside ambience... Blackpool would not be the same without them Photo: Daniel Martino
10. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
Starling murmerations at the Pier - we have all witnessed their incredible displays Photo: National World
11. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
A sight you are not likely to see on Blackpool Promenade was not uncommon in the 1960s, when elephants were escorted to the Tower Circus at the beginning of the season. In the past, circus animals, including the elephants, camels and horses were also exercised on the beach. Only in Blackpool... Photo: Archive
12. Things you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
We even have our own Glitterball - of course we do! Photo: National World