From deep snow and fires to derelict cars, schools up for sale and Blackpool Illuminations – and lasers – the pictures reflect life 41 years ago.
14. Blackpool, 1982
Whiteside's Taxis in St Annes was celebrating its centenary. Drivers Dave Glaze (left) and Dave Whitfield with a Ford Granada in front of the St Annes Pier fire in July 1982 Photo: Bill Johnson
15. Blackpool, 1982
The new-look Lowther Pavilion in 1982. Fylde council was spending £250,000 to upgrade it Photo: submit
16. Blackpool, 1982
Duncan Goodhew and Italian swimmer Roberta Felotti in Blackpool Photo: Submit
17. Blackpool, 1982
Fish merchants gather round for the last auction of fish caught by middle-water vessels at the port Photo: Submit
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