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?
In case you missed them: 37 atmospheric Blackpool pictures in the 1980s from the Golden Mile to town centre classics
7. 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? | National World
8. 1990s Blackpool
Faith in Houndshill was already closing down in this picture | National World
9. 1990s Blackpool
Mothercare was a one-stop shop for everything new parents needed in Blackpool - baby clothes, prams, cots, bottles... you name it, they had it | National World
10. 1990s Blackpool
Growing up in the decade of the 90s meant one thing for retro gamers - Sega Mega Drive and Sonic the Hedgehog, of course. Did you have one? | National World
11. 1990s Blackpool
This was Kwik Save in Talbot Road, mid 1990s - a favourite for mums on Saturdays to do the weekly shop, dragging the kids along to | National World
12. 1990s Blackpool
This was the high-tech foyer at Blackpool's new (now closed) Odeon Cinema on Rigby Road. It was opening night in 1998 and was a magnet for teenage movie buffs | National World