Always at the centre of the community, our much-loved pubs are a focal point for meeting friends, sport, karaoke, competitions, events and of course, a pint, or two. These were the days when there was a pub on every corner, not far between them for a pub crawl Is your local from back in the day featured? You might recognise someone…
In case you missed them: 18 scenes which capture life in Blackpool's favourite pubs in the 90s and 00s - including The Mitre, Galleon, Wheatsheaf and Tower Lounge
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. Pub life 90s and 00s
Boxers who fought at a match held at Blackpool Tower in 2001, were officially weighed in at the Wheatsheaf pub. Pic L-R: Manager Louis Veitch, Paul Richardson, Alan Campbell, Elias Boswell, Chief Inspector for British Boxing Board John Hall, Andy Abrol, Lee Blundell and trainer Ted Mahaffey Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Revellers enjoy the Stars In Your Eyes final at Nellie Dean's in 2002 Photo: Submit
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Wheatsheaf landlord Barrie Eastwood (back centre) with regulars on their new indoor driving range inside the pub Photo: Dawn Castle
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Young hopefuls underwent a Popstars style audtiion at the Pleasure Beach Paradise Room to choose singers for this season in The Star pub. Pictured waiting for their turn are L-R: Katrina Sudrik, Lisa Bintliff, Charlene Cunliffe, Natalie Gorton and Chris Willis Photo: Rob Lock
. Pub life 90s and 00s
A packed Merrie England ahead of the annual Pub Star talent contest Photo: rob lock
. On the Town in the 00s
Blackpool North Pier showcases its summer shows Merrie England bar, 1998 Photo: Bill Johnson
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Pubstars 2001 competition at the Merrie England bar - Tony Lewis Photo: Martin Bostock
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Budweiser winner Toyah Collins at the Merrie England in 2002 Photo: Submit
. Pub life 90s and 00s
John and Mandy Yates who retired from the Victoria pub in Talbot Rd, 2002 Photo: Martin Bostock
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Contestants on a seaside special of The Weakest Link wait for the start of the show at the Litten Tree. Ben Muir, Tracy Johnson, Joey Blower, Richard Ryan and Jane Seddon Photo: Martin Bostock
. Pub life 90s and 00s
Blackpool band Envy performing at The Mariners pub, 2003 Photo: Rob Lock
1. On the Town in the 00s
Blackpool North Pier showcases its summer shows Merrie England bar, 1998 Photo: Bill Johnson
2. Pub life 90s and 00s
Boxers who fought at a match held at Blackpool Tower in 2001, were officially weighed in at the Wheatsheaf pub. Pic L-R: Manager Louis Veitch, Paul Richardson, Alan Campbell, Elias Boswell, Chief Inspector for British Boxing Board John Hall, Andy Abrol, Lee Blundell and trainer Ted Mahaffey Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
3. Pub life 90s and 00s
Revellers enjoy the Stars In Your Eyes final at Nellie Dean's in 2002 Photo: Submit
4. Pub life 90s and 00s
Wheatsheaf landlord Barrie Eastwood (back centre) with regulars on their new indoor driving range inside the pub Photo: Dawn Castle
5. Pub life 90s and 00s
Young hopefuls underwent a Popstars style audtiion at the Pleasure Beach Paradise Room to choose singers for this season in The Star pub. Pictured waiting for their turn are L-R: Katrina Sudrik, Lisa Bintliff, Charlene Cunliffe, Natalie Gorton and Chris Willis Photo: Rob Lock
6. Pub life 90s and 00s
A packed Merrie England ahead of the annual Pub Star talent contest Photo: rob lock