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. As Andy Croft said: “Couldn’t beat an afternoon sesh in Rumours!”
25. Blackpool Pub Life
Neil Spiers (left) and Rob Booth suffer the agony of having their chests waxed for Children In Need by Debbie Kenny and Julia Cope at the Clifton Arms Pub | National World
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The Last Orders pub in Thornton has handed the money it won in the Fleetwood Weekly News Pub of the Year competition to Blackpool Tiggers Club | National World
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Bandmembers of 'Honeybadgers' at The Auctioneer pub in Blackpool. The band are taking part in the Original Rock Quest 2006 . L-R are (bandnames) Gra, Spud, Phil, Dutch and Pablo | National World
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Landlord of the Pumb and Truncheon pub Keith Slater with the 19th century bottles that were unearthed during work on the Grab City site next door | National World
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John and Mandy Yates, retiring from the Victoria pub, Talbot Rd, Blackpool | National World