19 nostalgic Blackpool photos to take you back to 1998 including Rocky Horror Show, Club Sanuk and The Big One
By Claire Lark
Published 6th Nov 2023, 12:20 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2023, 12:21 BST
1998 is actually 25 years ago – it feels like yesterday, right?
These pictures showcase a year in our great town with events which many will still remember. They feature annual community events through to clubs, Miss Blackpool, local business and sport. Spotted anyone you remember?
American roller coaster expert Richard Hoag has helped to design some of the world's best rides and he took some time out with his wife Beth to try out the Big One Photo: National World
Mark Raffles and his dog Twinkle pick a card from Ali Bongo (left) during the international magic convention at the Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool Photo: National World
Thornton Cleveleys Operatic Society's swashbuckling adventure Pirates of Penzance. The cast held an impromptu dress rehearsal at Preston Docks where the good ship Zebu was moored Photo: National World
Mrs Doreen Woods seen presenting flowers to Miss Marilyn Wilson, chairman of the Blackpool & Fylde Light Operatic Company at the Annual Dinner and Dance Photo: National World