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!”
8. Blackpool Pub Life
The boxers for tomorrow night's bouts at Blackpool Tower were officially weighed in at the Wheatsheaf pub. Pic L-R: Manager Louis Veitch, Paul Richardson, Alan Campbell, Elias Boswell, Chief Inspector for British Boxing Board John Hall, Andy Abrol, Lee Blundell and trainer Ted Mahaffey
9. Blackpool Pub Life
Andy Reynolds, new owner of the Red Bull inn on Church Street in Blackpool, formerly Ricky's Bar. Pic shows Andy with wife Valentina
10. Blackpool Pub Life
The Saddle pub regulars and landlord Alan Bedford on Whitegate Drive having won CAMRA's Pub of the Year award for Fylde.
11. Blackpool Pub Life
Staff members Elaine Speirs, and Nicky Witts (left ) try out a Blob...... at the new Blob Shop Pub Blackpool the Pub was opend Monday
12. Blackpool Pub Life
The Shovels pub on Common Edge Road in Blackpool are launching their annual beer festival, an opening which the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have chosen to present the new Good Beer Guide. Pic shows Regional Director for CAMRA Ray Jackson (left) and Chairman Blackpool Wyre and Fylde CAMRA Gary Levin checking out the new Good Beer Guide