It was the year when they protested against closing Derby Baths, it was a rubbish August weatherwise (sounds familiar) and the Ramsden Arms landlord won Inkeeper of the Year. Lots more going on too as our pictures show.
13. Blackpool, 1988
On the beach in 1988, three young members of the Gang Show cast pose with (back left) Mark Wilson, (front left) Keith Winters, (front right) Peter Burgeen and (back right) Dave Swift Photo: submit
14. Blackpool, 1988
Blackpool Tower Aquarium. Undersea World foreman Harry Willacy with giant turtles October 1988 Photo: submit
15. Blackpool, 1988
1988 - Mo and the Roly Polys in The Les Dawson Show at the Opera House Photo: submit
17. Blackpool, 1988
Mrs Doris Thompson, Chairman of Blackpool Pleasure Beach pours a celebration boot of champagne for the Ice Drome Manager Tony Scott Photo: Submit
