31 unmissable old pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988 - people, buildings and everyday life

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 1st Dec 2025, 06:00 BST

These brilliant retro photos take us back to 1988.

Take a look, see if you remember anything...

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7. Blackpool, 1988

Blackpool beach in 1988 | National World

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8. Blackpool, 1988

Rough seas for August 1988 | National World

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9. Blackpool, 1988

The Little Vic Pub, Victoria Street | National World

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10. Blackpool, 1988

Doris Thompson Chairman of Blackpool Pleasure Beach,pours a celebration boot of champagne for the Ice Drome Manager Tony Scott | National World

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11. Blackpool, 1988

On the beach in 1988, three young members of The Gang Show cast pose with (back left) Mark Wilson, (front left) Keith Winters, (front right) Peter Burgeen and (back right) Dave Swift. | National World

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12. Blackpool, 1988

Birds eye view of Kirkham Prison site in 1988 | National World

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