7. Blackpool in 1980
Ronnie Taylor with his two sons Lee, aged six, and Paul, aged 13, near the tree house in the garden of their home at Lawson Road, Thornton. But planning chiefs say they may have to dismantle the play den unless they are granted planning permission Photo: Bernard Howe
8. Blackpool in 1980
The Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Bobbie Dewhurst, with six people who received bravery awards at Blackpool Town Hall. From left to right: PC Anthony Allan Rae, Mr Staney Hill, the Mayor, Denise Geddes, PC Brian Doyle, chief superintendent Mr Roy Maycock, and Mr Graham Weller Photo: Archive
9. Blackpool in 1980
Girls from St Michael's School, Kirkham, had a busy day at their medieval market stall during the Kirkham and District Historical Society's Memory Lane exhibition Photo: Archive
10. Blackpool in 1980
It was Post party time in Kirkham when the promotions team rocked up at Pledger's news agents shop in Poulton Street. Games and competition were on offer to all members of the public Photo: Archive
11. Blackpool in 1980
A team of young gymnasts are favourites to win a major competition... but the odds are stacked against them when it comes to finding sponsors. The girls from Lytham St Annes High School have vaulted through to the finals of a national schools gymnastics competition for the third time but unless the girls find enough cash for the weekend trip to the finals they may have to drop out of the competition. The team are pictured along with their coach Photo: Archive
12. Blackpool in 1980
Veteran warplanes and jets shared their skies at Blackpool's massive air pageant. And all kitted out and bidding for the Miss Air Pageant title was Debbie Turner, a civil servant, of Catforth Avenue, Blackpool - she is pictured with some willing helpers Photo: Archive