This week we are looking at 1984. Do you recognise yourself or anyone else in these pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures of Blackpool folk in 1983. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More pictures from the 80s
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A grateful ice skater accepted his certificate for a gruelling 24-hour marathon - lying on a Red Cross stretcher. The young trouper collapsed from exhaustion just as the sponsored skate slid to a halt at Blackpool's Ice Drome. The marathon is thought to have raised almost £1,000 to help send the British Olympic team to the Games in Los Angeles this summer. More than 50 youngsters took part and social skaters also joined the fundraisers on the ice throughout the day
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A mayor's tribute to a heroic band of rescuers was tinged with sadness. Blackpool's Coun Mrs Marjorie Hoggard praised night shift worker Robert Sime for saving a baby from a burning house - a blaze which sadly claimed the life of the child's four-year-old brother. Pictured: The Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Mrs Marjorie Hoggard and Supt Roy Howarth, with Patrick Heaney, Andrew McConnell and Christopher Johnstone, who all staged a sea rescue, along with Robert Sime
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Golden couple Fred and Julie Hudson got the Lord and Lady treatment as family and friends arranged a surprising outing in a gleaming Rolls Royce to celebrate 50 years of marriage. Some of Julie and Fred's seven children, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren gathered outside the couple's home in Ribby Road, Kirkham, to wave them off in the yellow chauffeur-driven Rolls before they were whisked away for a slap-up meal at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham
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A mayor's tribute to a heroic band of rescuers was tinged with sadness. Blackpool's Coun Mrs Marjorie Hoggard praised night shift worker Robert Sime for saving a baby from a burning house - a blaze which sadly claimed the life of the child's four-year-old brother. Pictured: The Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Mrs Marjorie Hoggard and Supt Roy Howarth, with Patrick Heaney, Andrew McConnell and Christopher Johnstone, who all staged a sea rescue, along with Robert Sime
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Golden couple Fred and Julie Hudson got the Lord and Lady treatment as family and friends arranged a surprising outing in a gleaming Rolls Royce to celebrate 50 years of marriage. Some of Julie and Fred's seven children, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren gathered outside the couple's home in Ribby Road, Kirkham, to wave them off in the yellow chauffeur-driven Rolls before they were whisked away for a slap-up meal at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham
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A much-loved children's tale, The Wind in the Willows, was brought to life at Blackpool's Grand Theatre and brought roars of approval from the large audience. Pictured above with Mr Toad are some of the children's performers taking part
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For sale: Vulcan Bomber, 4,500 hours in the air, economical £2,000-an-hour running costs, two careful owners. Fly away price... about £10,000. That is the "bargain" offer which marks the sad end of one man's dream to keep a famous aeroplane flying. Soaring overheads have forced Blackpool flying instructor Brian Bateson to ground plans to turn his aircraft into a major seaside attraction
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It was like Christmas all over again for youngsters at a sparkling Blackpool fair. But it was not just toys that were on show at the town's Winter Gardens. Glass and jewellery, pottery and knick-knacks were all on display to dazzle at the annual Gifts Fair. Pictured showing off trendy bags are Ian Cross of Morecambe and Katie Wright of Bridlington
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They pump out success as frequently as petrol at this Wesham filling station. Station Road Garage has picked up the Shell Shine Trophy for the 10th year in succession, in a contest organised between 1,500 petrol stations. Helen and Geoffrey Dobson run the forecourt and shop with the help of Shirley Tait. The regional award carried a £250 prize and judges look for standards of appearance, friendliness and safety