We are looking at 1983, can you recognise anyone in our photos? Do they jog your memory?
ICYMI: 31 unmissable old pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988 - people, buildings and everyday life




4. Blackpool, 1983
It was the end of an era at Blackpool's Imperial Hotel as the once-grand entrance made a less dignified exit. After 80 years of looking down on the famous, ranging from royalty to politicians, the North Promenade canopy was demolished in April 1983 to be replaced by a more modern structure Photo: library

5. Blackpool, 1983
Blackpool Lights switch on - 1983 - Coronation Street cast, Ivy Tilsley (Lynne Perry), Albert Tatlock (Jack Howarth) and Ken Barlow ( Bill Roache) Photo: National World

6. Blackpool, 1983
Maragret Thatcher with the school band when she visited Arnold School, in February 1983 Photo: submit