It’s legendary for its nightlife and locals who like a pint or two could take their pick. Whether it was the pub on the corner, a new wine bar in town or one of Blackpool’s fabulous nightclubs, no excuse was ever needed for a night out. These pictures remember the pubs, the punters and the landlords.

7. Blackpool Pub Life
Wheatsheaf (Talbot Road, Blackpool)party night. (Gazette Pub Challenge winners). From left, Mandy Steed, Lisa Steed, Debbie O'Rourke and Maria Gouhar | National World



10. Blackpool Pub Life
Contestants in the karaoke competition being held at The Royal pub on Marton Drive, Blackpool | National World

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Landlady of the Cedar Tavern in Cedar Square Blackpool, Caroline Colbourne | National World

12. Blackpool Pub Life
The sign says it all-the new licensees at The Royal pub on Marton Drive in Blackpool, Rendal and Tanya Boyd, toast their success | National World


