We’ve left the 00s behind and have dug deeper into the archives to find these retro images from 1981. Do you recognise anyone? Or remember any of the events pictured here? Let us know. READ MORE: Jump back to 1980. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2010. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures from 2009
7. Blackpool in 1981
Anyone know this group of people? Or why they were posing for the camera next to Blackpool beach? Photo: Archive
8. Blackpool in 1981
Pupils at one Lancashire school believe it's important to strike the right balance... especially first thing in the morning. While other youngsters troop into assembly, they would rather concentrate on trying to stand up straight. And that's not as easy as it sounds when you're standing on one leg. But, for the members of Mersey House at Kirkham's Carr Hill High School, a sponsored balance has proved the ideal way to raise money for the British Diabetic Association Photo: Archive
9. Blackpool in 1981
Taking a well earned rest - that's these Lancashire schoolboys who have just played their way into the Guinness Book of Records. The four (pictured left to right) are Simon Wallis, Richard Copson, Johnny Heron and Nigel Abel - who are all students at Arnold School in Blackpool - raised £400 in a marathon sponsored badminton game. The money raised will go towards the International Year of Disabled People fund Photo: Archive
10. Blackpool in 1981
These men were checking out some of the displays at Kirkham Flower Show Photo: Archive
11. Blackpool in 1981
The Mayor, Mr Riley, has his chains adjusted ahead of the St George's Day parade in Kirkham Photo: Archive
12. Blackpool in 1981
Anyone know who this young lady is - posing inside a huge pipe at Clifton Marsh Wastewater Treatment Works? Photo: Archive