31 reminiscent Blackpool scenes captured in the early noughties from heatwaves to promenade classics

Published 29th Jan 2024, 10:22 BST

Updated 29th Jan 2024, 10:28 BST

This great collection of photos concentrate on life in Blackpool between 2000-2005

It was when the 2003 heatwave struck, the beach was packed and when photographers were out and about snapping some fabulous seafront scenes. The era seems like yesterday but we are talking 20 years in the past.

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A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter 2000 when the tourists have gone home

1. Blackpool 2000-2005

A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter 2000 when the tourists have gone home

A woman and her child are seen standing by an illuminated cow in Blackpool on October 5, 2005

2. Blackpool 2000-2005

A woman and her child are seen standing by an illuminated cow in Blackpool on October 5, 2005

Blackpool at night - the big wheel dominated in October 2005

3. Blackpool 2000-2005

Blackpool at night - the big wheel dominated in October 2005

An illuminated tram car is seen on the sea front in 2005

4. Blackpool 2000-2005

An illuminated tram car is seen on the sea front in 2005

A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter when the resort closes down

5. Blackpool 2000-2005

A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter when the resort closes down

Boris Johnson is seen on the North Pier on October 3, 2005 during the Tory conference

6. Blackpool 2000-2005

Boris Johnson is seen on the North Pier on October 3, 2005 during the Tory conference

Blackpool Heatwave

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