What were the people of Blackpool up to back in 2008? We’ve dug through the archives to find the best pictures of life in the city. Do you remember any of these events? Or recognise anyone? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures from 2007. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2006. MORE MEMORIES: Photos going back to 2005.
1. Blackpool in 2008
National Accordion UK Championships at North Pier Blackpool. Local competitors are pictured ( from left) Soraya O'Connor, Bonnie Sharples, Santanna O'Connor, Chantelle Sharples, Leah Langton, Mina Heaney, and Jodie Heaney Photo: Bill Johnson
2. Blackpool in 2008
The Basketball Academy at Blackpool Sixth Form College Photo: Archive
3. Blackpool in 2008
Members of 177 Blackpool Air Cadet Squadron taking part in the St Dunstan's Challenge at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: Bill Johnson
4. Blackpool in 2008
The Blackpool Lights Basketball squad celebrate winning £500 in the All Stars cash competition Photo: Martin Bostock
5. Blackpool in 2008
A rehearsal for Oliver! at Sharples Hall in South Shore, Blackpool, to be presented by Blackpool Operatic Players at the Grand Theatre Photo: Mark Pearson
6. Blackpool in 2008
Pupils at Palatine High School, Blackpool, have been collecting for the Gazette "Help Our Heroes" campaign. Pictured (from left): Aimee Malalla, Victoria Brown, Aaron Millgate, Charlie Oates, Mr John Cartmell (form tutor), Kara-Jay Russell, Declan Boyle and veterans Ray Saunders and Mike Warren Photo: Bill Johnson