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?
In case you missed them: 21 nostalgic pictures of Bank Hey Street in Blackpool from the early days to 1970s pedestrianisation
8. Blackpool, 1998
Rock quest 1998 winners, Cujo, performing in the grand final at the Tower Lounge Photo: Dawn Castle
9. Blackpool, 1998
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
10. Blackpool, 1998
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
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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
12. Blackpool, 1998
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