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.
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19. Blackpool 1985-86
Blackpool North Pier Birdman competition winners in 1986. The Red Sparrows. Steven Pithers, Iain Russell and Anthony Lynden clinched first prize for the most entertaining flight with their barmy performance | National World
20. Blackpool 1985-86
Christmas card scene of Lytham Windmill, January 1986 | National World
21. Blackpool 1985-86
Engineers lifted the lid off one of Blackpool's most popular landmarks | National World
22. Blackpool 1985-86
Pretty as a picture - floral displays for the illuminations | National World
23. Blackpool 1985-86
The picture on the back of this picture says: 'Amid all the glamour, fame and talent, Blackpool just would not be the same without the donkeys. Lucky the donkey backs up the fun for four-year-old Jennifer Frankland and her brother John, two. But the youngsters are no strangers to donkey rides. Their mum Eileen used to keep them as pets.' | National World
24. Blackpool 1985-86
Church Street junction with Regent Road Blackpool in 1985 | library