19 photos of Blackpool schools Young Seasiders competitors back to the 1990s
It’s a chance for creative expression and for demonstrating artistic skills – and it has been going for 77 years!
By Claire Lark
Published 21st Apr 2022, 04:55 BST
Updated 10th Oct 2023, 14:18 BST
These pictures don’t go quite that far back but these youngsters proudly took part in The Gazette’s Young Seasider’s competition in the 1990s and 2000s. Even if you weren’t creative at school – it’s worth a look because you might spot your pals.
Young Seasiders Exhibition entries at the Grundy Art Gallery in 1999. Did you take part? You might be able to spot your entry if you can remember it from all those years ago! Photo: Bill Johnson
Children from Woodlands School, Blackpool, with their Young Seasiders entry - a mosaic depicting the Aztecs. Class teacher Glynis Alexander is pictured with, from left, Kyle Morris, Paul Dyas and Lee Brooks, 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson