The year also saw raw emotion on the terraces, when tempers flared during Blackpool FC’s clash with Birmingham.
In quieter corners of the town though something more gentle began, the formation of a tortoise society.
These rarely seen photographs take you back to the much-loved a time we are not ready to let go.
10. Blackpool, 1989
The Wizard of Oz on ice - Daniel Whiston, Richard Woods, Emma Whiston, Liam Duffy and Michelle Cart 1989 | National World
11. Blackpool, 1989
Fleetwood Cardinal Allen RC High School were presented with a certificate for energy saving by LCC leader Louise Ellman | National World
12. Blackpool, 1989
Teacher Laura Turner is sprayed with gallons of water by Alexandra the elephant at Blackpool Tower Circus for a special wash and shampoo session on Wednesday 25th of October 1989 | National World