From life at high school to football, racing drivers and those in charge of Blackpool’s fabulous illuminations, this is a snapshot of life in 1998.
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1. Blackpool in 1998
Year 10 business studies pupils branched out into journalism, by producing their own newspaper at St. Mary's RC High School. Pictured are Nicola Westhead, Danielle Lambert, Kenny Logue (editor), Paul Ronson and Sean Taylor Photo: National World
2. Blackpool, 1998
Former Blackpool Gazette reporter Austin Macauley interviewing Prime Minister Tony Blair when the Labour Party abandoned Blackpool as the venue for their party conference Photo: Rob Lock
4. Blackpool, 1998
One of the new aliens glaring at David Scott working on his UFO for Blackpool Illuminations in 1998 Photo: Rob Lock
5. Blackpool, 1998
The Northern regional final of the 1998 Crown Trade Young Decorator of the Year took place at Blackpool and Fylde College Bispham campus, with three local students taking part. Photo shows Peter Geary Photo: Rob Lock
6. Blackpool, 1998
Young referees from Highfield High School. Back from left Glyn Lawson, Craig Worrall, Craig Parkes, Jason Gough, Stuart Edmondson, Damian Eastwood, Wayne Binks, Paul Summers, Lee Crane, Michael Floweth Photo: National World