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
13. 1990s Blackpool
Whittard tea and coffee shop used to be in Victoria Street | National World
14. 1990s Blackpool
The 90s was big for roadshows... this was Big Breakfast's live broadcast at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1995. But there was the Radio One Roadshows on the beach and Rock FM's... do you remember them? | National World
16. 1990s Blackpool
Whether catching a bus for a Saturday job, a mooch round the shops with pals or waiting for the last bus home, this place will be familiar to most kids who grew up in the 90s | National World
17. 1990s Blackpool
This was Debenhams at the Houndshill when it first opened in 2003. It disappeared from the high street in 2021 | National World
