One of the most well-remembered occasions was in 1994 when she came to Blackpool for the Festival 94 celebrations and Rossall School’s 150th anniversary.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh also visited The Grand Theatre and Blackpool Tower for the first time. They also attended the Royal Variety Performances of 1955 and 2009 as well as a visit to Weeton Barracks to present new colours to the 1st Battalion Queen’s Lancashire Regiment, on July 9, 1990. Here we share some of those special moments as we mourn our monarch alongside the rest of the nation.
7. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
During a tour of Blackpool Tower in 1994, The Queen met the tower's riggers Photo: National World
8. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth presented the Weeton troop with their new colours in 1990 Photo: Submit
9. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Blackpool Opera House for the Royal Variety Performance in 1955 to adorning crowds Photo: National World
10. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
A proud moment for Rossall School as The Queen unveils a plaque outside the Big School Hall, to mark the school's 150th anniversary, with headmaster Richard Rhodes in 1994 Photo: National World
11. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
A young Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh present the trophy to a proud Blackpool FC team after they beat Bolton in the FA Cup Final, 1953 Photo: submit
12. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
The Queen took in the views of the Fylde Coast when she went up Blackpool Tower during her visit in 1994. She is seen here with Katherine O'Connor of First Leisure and Tower general manager Steve Brailey. Photo: National World