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.
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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
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Stanley Junior School, 1999. Sarah Harrop and Danny Lee finish off one of the papier-mache heads. Photo: Bill Johnson
9. Young Seasiders Memories
Amy Tobin from Bispham Endowed Primary School Photo: Bill Johnson
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Lana Graham from St George's High School puts the finishing touches to her artwork in 1998 Photo: Bill Johnson
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Andrew Clare (15) with his still-life, the original in front. Andrew was a pupil at Warbreck High School Photo: Rob Lock
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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