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.
13. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
The warmest of welcomes in 1994 as Blackpool people greet The Queen during a walkbout outside Blackpool Tower Photo: National World
14. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their way to the Royal Command Performance in 1955. The photo was taken on Talbot Road as the car travelled from Poulton Station. Photo: submit
15. Remembering Queen Elizabeth
Margaret Race of rock manufacturers RD Blackwood, presents a stick of rock to The Queen outside the Grand Theatre in July 1994 Photo: Submit