27 incredible pictures to take you back to Blackpool in 1983
By Claire Lark
Published 29th Aug 2023, 16:00 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2023, 14:21 BST
The year of 1983 will be mostly remembered for a tragic incident which took place in January.
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.
Chaucer School Fleetwood - the netball team who won the Fleetwood and district schools tournament and the Fleetwood netball rally in 1983. Nicola Anderton, Carolyn Sharples, Kelly Roberts, Wendy Sims. Back row Joanne Halstead, Kelly Sorrell, Sharon Damerall, Deborah Robinson, Lisa Vickers Photo: staff
The Open Air Pool at South Shore Blackpool. Demolition of the old swimming pool began in 1983. The Sandcastle was built on this site and opened in 1986 Photo: staff