Matthew Johnstone and Charlene Pelzer, both 13, with a giant mask in 1997

placeholder image — Matthew Johnstone and Charlene Pelzer, both 13, with a giant mask in 1997

19 photos of Blackpool schools Young Seasiders competitors back to the 1990s

By Claire Lark

Published 21st Apr 2022, 04:55 GMT

Updated 10th Oct 2023, 14:18 GMT

It’s a chance for creative expression and for demonstrating artistic skills – and it has been going for 77 years!

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.