Wheatsheaf party night in 1999. Gemma Gorton is serenaded by duo 'Addictions' - Bobby Turner (left) and Carl TaylorWheatsheaf party night in 1999. Gemma Gorton is serenaded by duo 'Addictions' - Bobby Turner (left) and Carl Taylor
Wheatsheaf party night in 1999. Gemma Gorton is serenaded by duo 'Addictions' - Bobby Turner (left) and Carl Taylor

18 scenes which capture life in Blackpool's favourite pubs in the 90s and 00s - including The Mitre, Galleon, Wheatsheaf and Tower Lounge

By Claire Lark
Published 21st Dec 2022, 15:45 BST
These photos from the 90s and 00s, with a couple of throw backs to the 80s, celebrate life in Blackpool’s best loved pubs.

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Staff from O'Neills in Talbot Rd preparing for St Patrick's Day in 1998. Assistant manager Danny Kearns, Shelley Spencer and manager Martin Kelly

13. Best loved boozers

Staff from O'Neills in Talbot Rd preparing for St Patrick's Day in 1998. Assistant manager Danny Kearns, Shelley Spencer and manager Martin Kelly Photo: Martin Bostock

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DJ Kieron Knievel and barpersons Kelly Smith and Andy Holland, at the refurbished Tower Lounge in 2003

14. Best loved boozers

DJ Kieron Knievel and barpersons Kelly Smith and Andy Holland, at the refurbished Tower Lounge in 2003 Photo: Bill Johnson

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Mandy Steed, Lisa Steed, Debbie O'Rourke and Maria Gouhar at the Wheatsheaf

15. Best loved boozers

Mandy Steed, Lisa Steed, Debbie O'Rourke and Maria Gouhar at the Wheatsheaf Photo: Bill Johnson

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Wheatsheaf licensee Barrie Eastwood hands over a cheque for £1,000 to representatives of the NSPCC. From left, Judith Hayes (NSPCC Lanc's Area Appeals Manager), Blackpool FC players Phil Robinson and Andy Barnes, June Duerden (chairman of Blackpool, Fylde and West Wyre NSPCC branch) and Barrie Eastwood. This was in 1999

16. Best loved boozers

Wheatsheaf licensee Barrie Eastwood hands over a cheque for £1,000 to representatives of the NSPCC. From left, Judith Hayes (NSPCC Lanc's Area Appeals Manager), Blackpool FC players Phil Robinson and Andy Barnes, June Duerden (chairman of Blackpool, Fylde and West Wyre NSPCC branch) and Barrie Eastwood. This was in 1999 Photo: Bill Johnson

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Neil Measures at The Mitre, West Street, Blackpool celebrating a heritage award

17. Best loved boozers

Neil Measures at The Mitre, West Street, Blackpool celebrating a heritage award Photo: Bill Johnson

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