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.
In case you missed them: 37 atmospheric Blackpool pictures in the 1980s from the Golden Mile to town centre classics
1. 1990s Blackpool
Spending Saturday afternoons at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Drome. And who can forget Beat Night on Sundays? And the discos...
2. 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
3. 1990s Blackpool
Spencer Gifts in Houndshill. This photo was taken in 2002 because it had suffered a blaze
4. 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
6. 1990s Blackpool
Opened mid-80s The Sandcastle was in its prime in the decade of the 1990s and it was the place to be for young people. Tourists travel miles for a day out at our fantastic waterpark. Aren't we lucky to have it right on our doorstep?