I asked you what iconic sounds and smells remind you of Blackpool and there were some interesting comments. We’ve pulled together some of the best and dug into the archive for photos to illustrate some of those memories. From seagulls and salt air to screaming tourists on The Big One and the sound of ‘five gas lighters for a pound’ there were some great suggestions.
7. Delicious donuts
Laura Giles: "The sweet smell of candy floss and doughnuts with the smell of burgers. This photo to illustrate is dug from our archives from when Lenny Henry made donuts with Shirley Cantell at South Pier during filming for Lenny's Britain in 2006 Photo: Submit
8. Seafood
Lisa J Outerbridge: "Vinegar seafood slimey things! Can't remember their name winkles??? This is a photo from the 1963 which shows a seafood stall on the beach Photo: Submit
9. Sweet smell of the rock factory
Freda Bates: "Blackpool Rock and Ismailis tea warehouse , fresh fish all on back Lord street where I grew up" Photo: National World
10. Sound of the trams
Paul Shuttleworth" "The tram bells and the smell of the sea." And Hilary Harris commented: "Candy floss, the sound of the Pleasure Beach and the noise of the trams" Photo: submit
11. The smell of the sea
Christine Richards: "The wonderful smell of the sea and the sound of seagulls" Photo: Daniel Martino
12. Chicken barbecue
The Chicken Barbecue was on the corner of Abingdon Street and Deansgate - Colin Blakemore remembers the amazing smell which drifted from the shop. Agreed it's not the most illustrative photo of the place but it's there in the centre. (Remember Steals on the left?) Photo: National World