Year 10 business studies pupils branched out into journalism, by producing their own newspaper at St. Mary's RC High School. Pictured are Nicola Westhead, Danielle Lambert, Kenny Logue (editor), Paul Ronson and Sean TaylorYear 10 business studies pupils branched out into journalism, by producing their own newspaper at St. Mary's RC High School. Pictured are Nicola Westhead, Danielle Lambert, Kenny Logue (editor), Paul Ronson and Sean Taylor
Year 10 business studies pupils branched out into journalism, by producing their own newspaper at St. Mary's RC High School. Pictured are Nicola Westhead, Danielle Lambert, Kenny Logue (editor), Paul Ronson and Sean Taylor

18 Blackpool scenes from 1998 - including Illuminations, Blackpool Football Club, Magic Convention and high schools

These pictures hark back 25 years and are an eclectic mix of happenings across Blackpool.
By Claire Lark
Published 6th Apr 2023, 04:55 BST

From life at high school to football, racing drivers and those in charge of Blackpool’s fabulous illuminations, this is a snapshot of life in 1998.

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18 lost scenes of Blackpool's 'dark, dismal and seedy' Talbot Road Bus Station back in the day

The 1998 Child of Achievement Jennifer Hool ( left) with the 1999 nominee Harriet Sharp (right) with Matthew Wilding of the Blackpool Hotshots Roller Hockey team

7. Blackpool, 1998

The 1998 Child of Achievement Jennifer Hool ( left) with the 1999 nominee Harriet Sharp (right) with Matthew Wilding of the Blackpool Hotshots Roller Hockey team Photo: Martin Bostock

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The Firm Partners Business Awards Ceremony at Blackpool Winter Gardens. The award was presented to Sam Lee by 1997 winner, Basil Newby

8. Blackpool, 1998

The Firm Partners Business Awards Ceremony at Blackpool Winter Gardens. The award was presented to Sam Lee by 1997 winner, Basil Newby Photo: Martin Bostock

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Three-year-old Elizabeth Watson was hoping for the rain to stop at Cleveleys Jubilee Day

9. Blackpool, 1998

Three-year-old Elizabeth Watson was hoping for the rain to stop at Cleveleys Jubilee Day Photo: John Atkinson

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Rock quest 1998 winners, Cujo, performing in the grand final at the Tower Lounge

10. Blackpool, 1998

Rock quest 1998 winners, Cujo, performing in the grand final at the Tower Lounge Photo: Dawn Castle

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Palatine High School Year 8 soccer team. Pictured are Dave Seal (asst. manager), Chris Whiteside, Philip Mortlock, Ryan Yeomans, Ben Blanchard, John Casey, Stefan Andrews, Adam Morrell, Gavin Grant (manager). Front, from left, Ryan Jones, Todd Rogers, Steve Hirst, Antony Pearson (Captain), Mark Trubby, Clark Gratton, Ben Hall and Matthew Doughty, 1998

11. Blackpool, 1998

Palatine High School Year 8 soccer team. Pictured are Dave Seal (asst. manager), Chris Whiteside, Philip Mortlock, Ryan Yeomans, Ben Blanchard, John Casey, Stefan Andrews, Adam Morrell, Gavin Grant (manager). Front, from left, Ryan Jones, Todd Rogers, Steve Hirst, Antony Pearson (Captain), Mark Trubby, Clark Gratton, Ben Hall and Matthew Doughty, 1998 Photo: National World

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Seasiders 17-year-old Adam Nowland celebrates becoming the youngest Blackpool player ever to score a league goal after firing a late winner against Luton on September 19 which turned out to be Blackpool's last home win of 1998

12. Blackpool, 1998

Seasiders 17-year-old Adam Nowland celebrates becoming the youngest Blackpool player ever to score a league goal after firing a late winner against Luton on September 19 which turned out to be Blackpool's last home win of 1998 Photo: Dawn Castle

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