The packed promenade, cars bumper to bumper and thousands of people soaking up the sun on the beach, evoke nostalgia and show why Blackpool has always been a premier seaside resort.
Some of the buildings have changed and there are scenes which show the Illuminations above the promenade, some of which are long gone. Photos of the donkeys, a scene of North Pier and other general views of the seafront are featured.
7. Blackpool Seafront 1980s
The flags were flying in this seafront picture Photo: National World
8. Blackpool Seafront 1980s
This was actually August 1988, although it looks more like autumn Photo: library
10. Blackpool Seafront 1980s
You can barely put a pin between people in this scene of Blackpool beach, 1988 Photo: submit
11. Blackpool Seafront 1980s
The Illuminations were up in this scene taken on a gloomy October day in 1980 Photo: National World
