It was just before the Internet boom, in the times before kids were glued to their phones. It was probably the last decade when kids were truly free of modern technology. It was when TV still only had four mainstream channels which taught lessons in patience by having to wait a full week for the next episode. And memories of the shops, they were the only browsing we did in those days. It was also the decade when the Big One first opened. My clearest memory was queuing up and getting to the front, only to step on the ride and step off again at the other side of the carriage! Much to my friend’s disappointment. I didn’t fancy the hike up to the top of the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, too scared. What are your stand out 1990s memories?
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1. 1990s Blackpool
This was massive when it was launched - it was THE ride to queue for when it opened in the late 90s | National World
2. 1990s Blackpool
Spending Saturday afternoons at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Drome. And who can forget Beat Night on Sundays? And the discos... | National World
3. 1990s Blackpool
As technology improved, racing games dominated Blackpool Arcades in the 1990s. It was all so new and was an influencing factor in growing up in the 1990s just before the Internet boom | National World
4. 1990s Blackpool
Spencer Gifts in Houndshill. This photo was taken in 2002 because it had suffered a blaze | National World
5. 1990s Blackpool
If you grew up in the 1990s you will have witnessed The Big One being built, it's opening day and the years following where you got to ride it. It was a memorable time | National World
6. 1990s Blackpool
What Everyone Wants was the 1990's answer to Home Bargains | National World