Three police officers drowned whilst trying to rescue, in vain, a member of the public who had gone into heavy seas to rescue his dog. Other notable events include the demolition of South Shore baths and the opening of Professor Peabody's Play Centre.
In case you missed them: 25 pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1982
2. Blackpool, 1983
Blackpool Lights switch on - 1983 - Coronation Street cast, Ivy Tilsley (Lynne Perry), Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth) and Ken Barlow ( Bill Roache) Photo: National World
3. Blackpool, 1983
Maragret Thatcher with the school band when she visited Arnold School, in February 1983 Photo: submit
4. Blackpool, 1983
It was the end of an era at Blackpool's Imperial Hotel as the once-grand entrance made a less dignified exit. After 80 years of looking down on the famous, ranging from royalty to politicians, the North Promenade canopy was demolished in April 1983 to be replaced by a more modern structure Photo: library
5. Blackpool, 1983
BMX was all the rage. Two lads show their tricks in Marton Photo: library
