These are a few key moments which shaped Blackpool during the year including concerts, roadshows and proud school moments. There was also a gun siege and former deputy prime minister John Prescott had a row with a punter in a pub.
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13. Blackpool in 1997
Kincraig C.P. School which opened in 1997. The picture shows the intake, with teachers and staff Photo: Rob Lock
14. Blackpool in 1997
Alma Cornthwaite was winner of the 1997 Talbot Trophy at the Raikes hotel in Blackpool Photo: Dawn Castle
15. Blackpool in 1997
Sedie Dunn, at the newly opened Pegasus House at Collegiate High School, coaches pupils John Moore, Adam Jones and Rachel Stott, 1997 Photo: National World
16. Blackpool in 1997
We must have had some decent weather - a packed beach in the summer holidays Photo: National World
17. Blackpool in 1997
Collegiate High School were winners of the BBC TV 50/50 Quiz in 1997. Jenna Barber and Paul Holland are pictured filming headteacher Keith Clarke, with the video camera won by the school Photo: National World
18. Blackpool in 1997
Corrie stars Ashley and Maxine, actors Steven Arnold and Tracy Shaw, opened The World of Coronation Street in Blackpool, 1997 Photo: National World