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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20. Blackpool 1980-1981
Gary Wild's kiosk renting out his telescope to Tower watchers for 10p for three minutes, 15th August 1980 to look at John Smith who had climbed to the crow's nest at the top of the tower | National World
22. Blackpool 1980-1981
The Church Army headquarters at fleetwood 1st March 1980 | National World
23. Blackpool 1980-1981
Kukee the gorilla who died at Blackpool Zoo in 1981 | National World
24. Blackpool 1980-1981
Barbara Windsor meets her fans on 24th June 1981. The Carry On star was appearing alongside Trevor Bannister in The Mating Game at the Grand Theatre | National World