It was December and January of 1981 and 82 and the white stuff just kept on falling. The severe cold began in early December and lasted until late January in 1982. These photos from our archives remember how Blackpool responded, how people were forced to walk to work, how schools fared whilst capturing the sheer volume of snow which is relatively unusual in these parts.
ICYMI: 37 warm nostalgic pictures of Blackpool in the 1980s when it thrived on the beach and Golden Mile
1. Winter of 1981
Warbreck Hill Road looking towards Gynn Square, December 1981 Photo: National World
2. Winter of 1981
Church Street blanketed in snow on December 14 1981 Photo: National World
3. Winter of 1981
Devonshire Road near the junction with Warren Drive Photo: National World
4. Winter of 1981
Youngsters at Baines Primary School in Thornton made the best use of overnight snowfall. As the severe weather continued, however, many schools were forced to close Photo: National World
6. Winter of 1981
Shovelling snow outside the Evening Gazette offices in Blackpool town centre Photo: National World