These are a few key moments which shaped Blackpool during the year including concerts, roadshows and proud school moments. There was also a gun siege and former deputy prime minister John Prescott had a row with a punter in a pub.
7. Blackpool in 1997
Queuing to see Peter Andre at the Winter Gardens Photo: National World
8. Blackpool in 1997
The remains of the sub station on Blackpool Promenade during the gales in February 1997 Photo: Martin Bostock
9. Blackpool ibn 1997
Staff from Norcross raised £750 for Children in need by having their hair bleached. L-R Richard Cundle, Andy Wright and Julian Sample Photo: Martin Bostock
10. Blackpool in 1997
Author Nigel Hinton with pupils from Hodgson High School in Poulton during a visit in 1997 Photo: submit
11. Blackpool in 1997
Michael Ball switched on Blackpool illuminations in 1997 Photo: Mike Foster
12. Blackpool in 1997
The crowds go wild for Prince Naseem at the Palace Nightclub in 1997 Photo: National World