They were taken more than 40 years ago in 1980 and 1981 and many people will still be able to remember Blackpool as it was then. From tram crashes and new seawalls to celebs in town, street scenes and Margaret Thatcher, this eclectic mix sums up the era.
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14. Blackpool 1980-1981
Blackpool vs Fleetwood 1980 FA Cup - The Fleetwood Team on their way to Bloomfield Road | National World
15. Blackpool 1980-1981
Long distance swimmer Julie Bradshaw took a chilly New Year's Day dip in the Irish Sea - and vowed 1981 will be the year she conquers the cruel sea | National World
16. The Grand Theatre, March 1981, halfway through the first week of its re-opening and the "house full" sign was already being put to good use
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17. Blackpool 1980-1981
Pictured are Ann Hawes (left) and Tanya Turnbull, both from Blackpool, with part of the Dunlop selection on show at a Slipper Fair | National World
