Great photo which typifies the unpredictable Blackpool weather. You'd be forgiven in thinking this was mid summer but it was actually October 26 1987Great photo which typifies the unpredictable Blackpool weather. You'd be forgiven in thinking this was mid summer but it was actually October 26 1987
Great photo which typifies the unpredictable Blackpool weather. You'd be forgiven in thinking this was mid summer but it was actually October 26 1987

19 candid pictures of Blackpool town centre in the 1980s from Coral Island to Victoria Street and Lewis's

By Claire Lark
Published 25th Jul 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 29th Nov 2023, 14:30 BST
The 1980s are close to the heart of a whole generation – memories of shopping on a Saturday afternoon, bus rides into town with mates, chips on the seafront and the sounds of the arcades which echoed along the Golden Mile.

This eclectic mix of photos brings together elements which made Blackpool what it was during those times – candid images of the places, people and moments in time.

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Blackpool Tram Centenary, 1985

13. Candid Blackpool

Blackpool Tram Centenary, 1985 Photo: submit

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This was a warm day in March and people were taking advantage of the early sunshine on the benches which overlooked the sea. Roberts Oyster Rooms can be seen in the distance

14. Candid Blackpool

This was a warm day in March and people were taking advantage of the early sunshine on the benches which overlooked the sea. Roberts Oyster Rooms can be seen in the distance Photo: National World

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A classic, timeless photo of a family on Blackpool beach - do you know who they are?

15. Candid Blackpool

A classic, timeless photo of a family on Blackpool beach - do you know who they are? Photo: National World

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The Evening Gazette and Gazette Stationers occupied the site at the junction on Victoria Street and Corporation Street

16. Candid Blackpool

The Evening Gazette and Gazette Stationers occupied the site at the junction on Victoria Street and Corporation Street Photo: staff

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When the rains come down in force in Blackpool, June 1980, these well-known Blackpool residents went home early

17. Candid Blackpool

When the rains come down in force in Blackpool, June 1980, these well-known Blackpool residents went home early Photo: library

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This was the Golden Mile in 1980. Golden Nugget bingo, Brunswick Penny Arcade and Tussauds in the distance

18. Candid Blackpool

This was the Golden Mile in 1980. Golden Nugget bingo, Brunswick Penny Arcade and Tussauds in the distance Photo: Ross Parry Agency

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