The Muppets came to switch on the resort’s illuminations, it was the Winter of Discontent and Blackpool was under a blanket of snow during a freezing start to the year.
7. Blackpool, 1979
Winter of discontent, January 1979. Bitter arguments erupted during an informal meeting of local lorry drivers Photo: library
8. Blackpool, 1979
Seve Ballesteros of Spain celebrates on the 18th fairway on his way to victory in the British Open at Royal Lytham St Annes Photo: Steve Powell
9. Blackpool, 1979
More than 7,500 dogs - from rough collies to the most rare Oriental breeds - waddled and wagged into Blackpool for the "Crufts of the North" contest in 1979 Photo: National World
10. Blackpool, 1979
A brazier helps keep out the cold for pickets at the Rigby Road cleansing department Photo: library
12. Blackpool, 1979
The Winter of Discontent strikes in 1979. This picture was taken at Squires Gate Industrial Estate Photo: Submit