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.
13. Blackpool by night
This was Blackpool Seafront near the former Stakis Hotel, 1998 Photo: Martin Bostock
14. Blackpool by night
Blackpool Illuminations preview showing near the Pleasure Beach, 1999 Photo: Rob Lock
15. Blackpool by night
Mirrorball in all its glittering glory at Blackpool festival of light, 2005 Photo: Submit
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The newly renovated Solarium on Blackpool South Promenade in all its evening glory, 2004 Photo: John Atkinson
17. Blackpool by night
The new Southern Gateway lit up at night in 2004 Photo: Rob Lock
18. Blackpool by night
Thunderbirds 3 - Tracey Island which was part of the Festival of Lights, 2005 Photo: Submit