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.


8. Blackpool by night
Blackpool's season came to an end with a spectacular fireworks display over the Pleasure Beach in 2005 Photo: Rob Lock


10. Blackpool by night
Blackpool 's new stadium by night when the team played Northampton, 2002 Photo: Martin Bostock



