We know it’s famed for its legendary Illuminations but the resort sparkles to life elsewhere when the sun goes down. From the bright and colourful lights of the Golden Mile to the illuminated tower and piers, these photos are a step back in time to the 1990s and early 2000s. They are times you may remember when the Tower was illuminated with the Pepsi logo, hot air balloons at dusk and Blackpool FC’s new stand shining brightly. There are also scenes stepped away from the Golden Mile – people enjoying a night out, dramatic sunsets and Streetlife shelters offering light and warmth at night to people without a place to go.
. Blackpool by night
A promenade scene shows a busy Blackpool seafront in 2005 Photo: Mark Pearson
. Blackpool by night
This should have been a superb Balloon event in 2001 but was cancelled due to high winds. Photo: David Nelson
. Blackpool by night
Blackpool promendade at night showing Central Pier, the tower and big wheel in the mid 90s Photo: JPIMedia
. Blackpool by night
A feature about Blackpool at night wouldn't be complete without a picture of people on a night out. This was The Strand in the early hours, 2002 Photo: Mark Pearson
. Blackpool by night
Blackpool Tower was illuminated with the Pepsi logo in 1996 Photo: Rob Lock
. Blackpool by night
This was August bank holiday in 2002 Photo: Toby Williams
. Blackpool by night
The bleaker side of Blackpool at night. This was the Streetlife night shelter next to St John's Church in 2001 - a lifeline for those who needed it most Photo: Bill Johnson
. Blackpool by night
Blackpool lit up in all its famous glory, 2002 Photo: Submit
. Blackpool by night
Blackpool's season came to an end with a spectacular fireworks display over the Pleasure Beach in 2005 Photo: Rob Lock
1. Blackpool by night
This should have been a superb Balloon event in 2001 but was cancelled due to high winds. Photo: David Nelson
2. Blackpool by night
Blackpool promendade at night showing Central Pier, the tower and big wheel in the mid 90s Photo: JPIMedia
3. Blackpool by night
A feature about Blackpool at night wouldn't be complete without a picture of people on a night out. This was The Strand in the early hours, 2002 Photo: Mark Pearson
4. Blackpool by night
Blackpool Tower was illuminated with the Pepsi logo in 1996 Photo: Rob Lock
5. Blackpool by night
This was August bank holiday in 2002 Photo: Toby Williams
6. Blackpool by night
The bleaker side of Blackpool at night. This was the Streetlife night shelter next to St John's Church in 2001 - a lifeline for those who needed it most Photo: Bill Johnson