13. Blackpool in 1987
This giant stick of candy is a rock solid record. The 500lb monster is set to enter the Guiness Book of Records as the largest rock around. Nine feet, two inches long and 14 1/2 inches thick, the rock rolled off the production line at Blackpool's Fylde Confectionery Company after a marathon cooling session. The rock will help raise cash for the Children in Need appeal in the summer Photo: Archive
14. Blackpool in 1987
All the nice girls love a sailor and Lindsay Dean is no exception. And all the sailors aboard HMS Inskip, near Preston, have fallen for 19-year-old Lindsay, who comes from Whalley, as they voted her Miss HMS Inskip Photo: Archive
15. Blackpool in 1987
Coronation Rock factory in Marton which featured a new viewing gallery for spectators to watch how rock is made Photo: Archive
16. Blackpool in 1987
Youngsters from St Michael's CE Primary School in Kirkham rung out a few Christmas melodies with their handbells in the Guild Hall, under the guidance of teacher Mr William Hulme Photo: Archive
17. Blackpool in 1987
Picturesque Wrea Green saw revellers turn out in force for the annual field day. After a procession of floats around the village, the crowds poured on to the green to watch the crowning of rose queen, farmer's daughter Susan Walton, 14 Photo: Archive
18. Blackpool in 1987
A school's young soldiers were all present and correct at their annual inspection. The 180 members of Kirkham Grammar School's force were put through their paces when Col Sir David Cooke came to visit. He is pictured speaking to some of the cadets Photo: Archive