It’s Blackpool's oldest pier and is steeped in history, memories and stories which echo through the decades. These photos snapshot a brief history in time through the 1980s and 90s.
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7. North Pier 80s and 90s
An aerial view of North Pier in January 1984 Photo: National World
8. North Pier 80s and 90s
A superb shot looking through the pier during work to replace the boards in 1983 Photo: National World
9. North Pier 80s and 90s
Sea mist rolling in for this North Pier photo in 1996 Photo: National World
10. North Pier 80s and 90s
The caption on the baqck of this 1986 photo reads: 'Symbols of the brash '80s are on the way out as Blackpool's oldest pier is preparing for a return to a more sedate Victorian look' Photo: National World
11. North Pier 80s and 90s
Sea Chef Restaurant and Little Italy's Greatest Show on Earth can be seen in this photo which goes back to 1991 Photo: National World
12. North Pier 80s and 90s
This was 1984 and North Pier was in line for a facelift to restore it back to its Victorian splendour Photo: National World