These rarely seen youthful photos show some of the resort’s biggest names before they were famous – in the days when they were just about to make their breakthrough.
And hailing from the vibrancy and glitz and glamour of Blackpool, they were already at a prime advantage.
I remember visiting Alfie Boe at his family home in Fleetwood to interview him ahead of joining the D’Oyly Carte Opera Theatre, who’d have known back then how successful he would be?
Whether it be stage, TV or the music industry, years of hard work and determination certainly paid off for these celebs.
7. Before they were famous
This a very early picture of Zoe Ball. She was born in Blackpool and, as we all know, has gone on to have an incredibly successful TV and radio career. Photo: submit
8. Before they were famous
Alfie Boe is one of the Fylde's most famous stars and has enjoyed phenomenal world wide success. This photo is captioned Wizard of Oz, and was probably taken ahead of a local performance. It was the 1990s before he hit the big time. Photo: submit
9. Before they were famous
'Little Boots' Victoria Hesketh performing in the Colin Galbraith Quintet at Keswick Jazz Festival in July 2003. Little Boots, who went to Rossall School, rose to fame in 2009 when she released her debut album Hands. Photo: Bill Johnson
10. Before they were famous
A walk in the grounds of Elmslie School in Victorian dress for West End star Jodie Prenger (far left) in 1991. She is with teacher Mrs Coyne and fellow pupils Claire Armstrong, Davina Clavering and Katie Thompson at Elmslie School. Jodie's rapid success came after winning TV's I'd Do Anything in 2008, giving her the opportunity to play Nancy in a West End revival of the British musical Oliver! at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. She has since starred on stage and TV including Coronation Street Photo: Submit Library
11. Before they were famous
Hayley Tamaddon pictured in 2007 ahead of performances at the Grand Theatre. Hayley is from Bispham and went to Montgomery High School. Her first TV role was an episode of Where the Heart Is in 2004 but her career really took off when she landed the part of Del Dingle in Emmerdale in 2005 Photo: Submit
12. Before they were famous
Blackpool actor Craig Parkinson, pictured in 1997, when he had landed a part in a West End musical straight from drama college. He is best known for his portrayal of DI Matthew 'Dot' Cottan in Line of Duty Photo: submit