24 scenes which capture life in Blackpool's favourite pubs including Cahoots, The Shovels, Ramsden Arms and Wetherspoon's Albert and Lion in the 00s

These photos from the noughties, with a couple of extras in 2010, celebrate life in Blackpool’s best loved pubs.

By Claire Lark

Published 18th May 2023, 15:31 GMT

Updated 18th May 2023, 15:31 GMT

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This was the opening night at CoCo, Market Street, 2009

1. Pub Life

This was the opening night at CoCo, Market Street, 2009 Photo: Bill Johnson

Charissa Frend, Jayde Weir and Caroline Bawdon at Wetherspoons 'The Albert and The Lion' on Blackpool Promenade

2. Pub Life

Charissa Frend, Jayde Weir and Caroline Bawdon at Wetherspoons 'The Albert and The Lion' on Blackpool Promenade Photo: Martin Bostock

Football quiz night at The Shovels to raise money towards the Jimmy Armfield statue at Bloomfield Road. Pictured centre is pub manager Steve Norris with regulars, football fans and former players

3. Pub Life

Football quiz night at The Shovels to raise money towards the Jimmy Armfield statue at Bloomfield Road. Pictured centre is pub manager Steve Norris with regulars, football fans and former players Photo: Bill Johnson

Blackpool FC goalkeeper Matt Gilks was at the Red Lion pub in Bispham to lend his support to their campaign to raise funds for BJFF, 2010

4. Pub Life

Blackpool FC goalkeeper Matt Gilks was at the Red Lion pub in Bispham to lend his support to their campaign to raise funds for BJFF, 2010 Photo: rob lock

The Saddle Inn, Whitegate Drive. Pictured with some of the resident "spirits" are manager Janet Ingleson and assistant manager David Ali. The story was about the pub being haunted

5. Pub Life

The Saddle Inn, Whitegate Drive. Pictured with some of the resident "spirits" are manager Janet Ingleson and assistant manager David Ali. The story was about the pub being haunted Photo: Bill Johnson

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre CAMRA branch chairman Ian Ward presents the Pub of the Season award to Ramsden Arms landlord Brian Luxton, 2009

6. Pub Life

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre CAMRA branch chairman Ian Ward presents the Pub of the Season award to Ramsden Arms landlord Brian Luxton, 2009 Photo: submit