36 majestic scenes which capture how the Fylde Coast partied to celebrate the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 2002 and 2012
The Fylde Coast knew how to throw true celebrations along with the rest of the nation when the Queen marked her Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
By Claire Lark
Published 30th May 2022, 15:45 BST
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Our photographers were there for so many memorable moments in 2002 and 2012 as the coast turned red, white and blue with flags, bunting, trestle tables and lots of community fun. These photos celebrate the best of the occasions as we look towards the Platinum Jubilee this week.
This lucky group attended a Golden Jubilee garden party at Buckingham Palace. Standing, from left, Jenna Birch, Charlotte and Richard Lee, Brendan and Megan Edwards, Sue Irvine, Steven Durant-burgin, Mike Stanley, Jeannette Birch, Alan Wright, Sandra and Conor Howe. Seated, Paul and Anita Lloyd, Diane Donohoe, Rob Wernick and Bridget Wright Photo: Mike Foster
Residents at the Abbeyfield Society’s four houses for the active elderly in Blackpool enjoyed a toast in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, using mugs presented to each resident by Abbeyfield’s Executive Committee to mark the occasion. Pictured are: Mildred Winter, Sophia McQuiggan, Brenda Kerans, Irene Lythgoe
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Pupils from Charles Saer Primary School in Fleetwood planted a Diamond Jubilee flower display at Fleetwood's Pocket Park. From left: Simon Stirzaker, Connor Johnston, Sunita Crabtree and Bethany Croft. Photo: th