There was a whole host of different events taking place across the Fylde Coast, as well as activities in schools across the borough. Are you in any of the pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Look back at 1997 on the Fylde Coast. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: See pictures of the Fylde Coast in 1996. MORE MEMORIES: Photos showing the Fylde Coast in 1995
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7. Fylde Coast in 1998
Children's author Tony Bradman visited Shakespeare School in Fleetwood after pupil Rachel Bamber, 10, wrote a letter to him. The children found out that it was Tony's birthday just before his visit, and so presented him with a cake. Picture shows Tony and Rachel (centre) surrounded by admiring fans Photo: Rob Lock
8. Fylde Coast in 1998
The Fleetwood Swim Club celebrate after winning the North West area Micro League Cup Photo: Rob Lock
9. Fylde Coast in 1998
The cast from the musical Limelight, written by Ann-Marie Coulston and Jayne Beaty from On Beat Performing Arts Co. The musical was performed at Morecambe High School as part of the summer school Photo: Garth Hamer
10. Fylde Coast in 1998
Young festival goers taking part in the festivities at the Worldbeat Festival weekend in Morecambe Photo: Garth Hamer
11. Fylde Coast in 1998
A massive crowd packs the Morecambe open air arena for the Light and Water Festival Photo: Clive Dainty
12. Fylde Coast in 1998
St Peter's Sunday School float at Fleetwood Carnival parade Photo: Rob Lock