It’s Blackpool's oldest pier and is steeped in history, memories and stories which echo through the decades. These photos snapshot a brief history in time through the 1980s and 90s.




22. North Pier 80s and 90s
A danger sign heeds a warning to fishermen. It needed repairing but the caption on the back of the photos says the 40ft section of the pier jetty was not going to be demolished | National World

23. North Pier 80s and 90s
The end of North Pier, Blackpool where the jetty was washed away by storms over the Christmas period | National World

24. North Pier 80s and 90s
Sir Harry Secombe chats to Ken Dodd on Blackpool's North Pier, as part of a Songs of Praise recording in the resort | National World