The scenes were all captured between 1985 and 1987 and light up our wonderful town as it was nearly 40 years ago. How times change...
19 amazing picture memories of Blackpool's iconic bar and night spot Brannigans from the 90s and 00s
2. Blackpool 1985-1987
This giant stick of candy was a rock solid record. The 500lb monster was set to enter the Guiness Book of Records as the largest rock around. Nine feet, two inches long and 14 1/2 inches thick, the rock rolled off the production line at Blackpool's Fylde Confectionery Company after a marathon cooling session | National World
3. Blackpool 1985-1987
A view of the promenade crowds and historical trams near Coral Island during the Tramway Centenary celebrations in 1985 | library
4. Blackpool 1985-1987
Sheffield City Council leader David Blunkett with his guide dog at the British Labour Party conference, in Blackpool, 1985 | Getty Images
6. Blackpool 1985-1987
A team of 30 brave fireman gatthered at the scene of a £500,000 blaze - ten months after it was put out. The firefighters gathered at Blackpool's Boston Hotel to see their chief officer re-open the seafront building after a remarkable refurbishment | National World