37 incredible nostalgic pictures that throwback to Blackpool as it was in 1982

By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 23rd Oct 2026, 06:00 BST

A trip down memory lane with this collection of photos from the archives of 1982.

From deep snow and fires to derelict cars, schools up for sale and Blackpool Illuminations – and lasers – the pictures reflect life 41 years ago.

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1. Blackpool, 1982

Fire takes hold at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1982 Photo: Submit

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2. Blackpool, 1982

Derelict cars and vans attracted vandals in Erdington Road and Bethesda Square in 1982 Photo: Submit

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3. Blackpool, 1982

The police go to the aid of a stranded motorist on the seafront following heavy snow in 1982 Photo: staff

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4. Blackpool, 1982

The Blackpool Tower laser in 1982 Photo: Submit

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5. Blackpool, 1982

The scene at the switch-on in 1982, picture taken of the crowds from Jenks Bar in Talbot Square Photo: library

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6. Blackpool, 1982

Assistants from the Bank Hey Street branch of Woolworths collected 500 signatures in three hours for a petition protecting against the sale of the store Photo: Submit

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