With its huge swathe of sand, Golden Mile and attractions too numerous to mention – when the sun comes out, Blackpool comes into its own. The beach overflowing with sun worshippers, kids enjoying ice-creams, arcades, piers and cars bumper to bumper – they are scenes which will help you remember the sights and sounds of what a true seaside town has to offer. I don't think there's anywhere like Blackpool in the summer, the place comes alive. You might spot yourself…
13. Nostalgic Blackpool
Blackpool Pleasure Beach with the Big One rollercoaster in the background, 2001 Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
14. Nostalgic Blackpool
Crowds flock to Blackpool beach as temperatures soar in 2002 Photo: Martin Bostock
15. Nostalgic Blackpool
Ria Chapman, Tracey Roberts, Carley Moore enjoy ice creams in the sunshine, 2000 Photo: JPIMedia
16. Nostalgic Blackpool
The beach was rammed in this 1999 photo - you can hardly put a pin between them Photo: submit
17. Nostalgic Blackpool
This was probably mid-90s. Can anyone pinpoint where on the seafront it was taken? Photo: JPIMedia
18. Nostalgic Blackpool
The prom near South Pier with the Pleasure Beach rising up in the distance - 2005 Photo: JPIMedia