From Blackpool Pleasure Beach water chute to Coronation Street stars, streets, buildings and Blackpool's famous donkeys, it was all happening in these two retro years.
13. Blackpool 1985-86
The caption for this photo reads: 'Zany comedians Cannon and Ball agreed to be weighed by the Dutch Dairy Bureau in huge lumps of Gouda and Edam cheese. The usual arguments developed over who was the heaviest even before the weigh-in began. The giant scales tipped in Tommy's favour - he checked in at 14 Goudas and eight Edams (about 11st 6lbs) compared Bobby's 14 Goudas and five Edams. Pictured here: Bobby Ball is besiged by fans at the Hound Hill shopping plaza where the weigh-in took place' | National World
16. Blackpool 1985-86
1985 Blackpool Queen, sometimes know as the Mississippi Belle, toured Blackpool Promenade as a mobile illuminated display during the Illuminations. It was a converted milk truck. Picture by reader Robin Shaw | submit
18. Blackpool 1985-86
The Sandcastle Blackpool opened in June 1986. Children enjoying the dry play area | library