7. Blackpool in 1996
Family and friends of tragic Ecstasy victim Daniel Ashton staged a vigil outside the nightclub where he died. Mum Heather Ashton, sister Debbie and brother Paul led a party of more than 30 supporters through the streets of Blackpool to the Palace nightclub on the resort's promenade - warning of the dangers of taking drugs. Pictured is Mrs Heather Ashton and friends of Daniel outside the Palace nightclub Photo: Archive
8. Blackpool in 1996
Charlotte Rigby is dancing with joy. The 13-year-old has been chosen as Rose Queen for this year's Wrea Green Field Day. She is from Woodside Farm, Huck Lane, Moss Side, Wrea Green, and attends Carr Hill High School, in Kirkham. She is a former morris dancer who now studies ballet and tap Photo: Archive
9. Blackpool in 1996
Three women accused of vandalising a multi-million pound fighter plane were remanded in custody despite claiming they should be free to carry on their campaign. In response to their arrest and subsequent charge of tresspass and criminal damage, anti-BAe protestors gathered outside Lytham Magistrates' Court to protest Photo: Archive
10. Blackpool in 1996
Horses from all over Lancashire cantered into a village for an unusual outdoor church service. Churchgoers met up for the second annual horseman's service, dedicated to giving thanks to their four-legged friends. More than 50 horses were brought along to the service at Wrea Green, which was led by the Rev Godfrey Hirst, vicar of St Cuthberts, Lytham Photo: Archive
11. Blackpool in 1996
Bemused motorists would be forgiven for thinking the thatcher might have enjoyed a night on the tiles. But the mysterious appearance of a man on the roof of this cottage in Wesham, owned by Charles Toothill, is the latest trend in the ancient art of thatching. The wacky design features a replica workman made out of thatch complete with his ladder resting on the roof. The eye-catching figure is one of a number of rooftop creations cropping up across the region Photo: Archive
12. Blackpool in 1996
Meet Pattonia Jonah... the apple of Valentine's eye. The Poulton pair and their pal will be at the Northern Counties Chihuahua Championship in the Lowther Gardens, Lytham. Valentine is the dog on the right Photo: Archive