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1. Fylde Coast in 1996
Tea rooms designed for 1950s holidaymakers were transformed into a venue for a massive rave. The faded splendour was disused Pontin's Holiday Camp, Middleton, near Heysham - renamed Bohemia for the weekend. And thousands of people flocked to the North Lancashire site to take part in the 24-hour event. Pictured are some of the ravers Photo: Archive
2. Fylde Coast in 1996
At the age of 24 Rachel Wood was appointed fashion buyer for top Lancashire store JR Taylor in St Annes. After starting work as a sales assistant, in little more than two years she won her promotion and is now in charge of a department with a £1m annual turnover Photo: Archive
3. Fylde Coast in 1996
The crowds and press gather for Royal Lytham Open Photo: Archive
4. Fylde Coast in 1996
Youngsters from Garstang School of Gymnastics at their new facility at Nateby. Pictured are, front, from left: Shona Welch, Sarah Gray, Rhian Lowe, Stacey Robinson. Middle: Kristine Welsby, Zoe Glover, Sarah Mayor. Back: Harriet Kilgallen, Nadia Welch, Sophia Thompson, Carolyn Hawker and Rebecca Yates Photo: Archive
5. Fylde Coast in 1996
Three women accused of vandalising a multi-million pound fighter plane were remanded in custody despite claiming they should be free to carry on their campaign. In response to their arrest and subsequent charge of trespass and criminal damage, anti-BAe protestors gathered outside Lytham Magistrates' Court to protest Photo: Archive
6. Fylde Coast in 1996
Waldemar Piorkowski is weighing up his chances of capturing a prestigious title in Canada in 1997. The 42-year-old from Hambleton retained his Prison Officers' under 70 kilos weight lifting and under 70 kilos power lifting crowns in Birmingham. And now he is looking forward to the greater challenge of the World Prison Police and Fire Officers championships in Calgary Photo: Archive