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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19. Fylde Coast in 1998
Chairman of the Morecambe Financial Branch of the RNLI, Anne Skene-Smith, shows off the time capsule she was going to bury at the new Lifeboat Station in Morecambe Photo: Darren Andrews
20. Fylde Coast in 1998
St Mary's and St Andrew's School football team of Barton, near Preston, celebrate winning the Garstang Schools Indoor Football Rally. Pictured: Sam Ormsby and captain Ben Morris hold the trophy with the team (back from left): Ben Hughes, Jason Lowe, Gary Salisbury, Tom Ronson, David Bailey. Front from left: Bruce Desmond, Adam Hayhurst, Sam Worden Photo: Iain Lynn
21. Fylde Coast in 1998
A very regal looking Lydia Johnson, Garstang Children's Festival Queen, makes her way up to the stage for the crowning ceremony, flanked by the Morris dancers Photo: Steve Pendrill
22. Fylde Coast in 1998
Garstang School Of Gymnastics pupils, who performed at the Lancashire, British and Boys NDP championship competitions, pictured at the Nateby school Photo: Steve Pendrill
23. Fylde Coast in 1998
Police dog "Lancon Simon" grabs hold of the long arm of the law, belonging to Sgt Tom Scott, during a demonstration of police dog skills to reception and year 1 pupils at SS Mary and Michael School in Garstang Photo: Steve Pendrill
24. Fylde Coast in 1998
Brian and Glynis Radford from Tapestry of Music, who performed a recital of Medieval and Renaissance music, at The Platform in Morecambe. Holding some of the musical instruments are year 7 pupils from Morecambe High School, Claire Smith, Natalie Singleton, Michelle Douglas and Danielle Kelly Photo: Garth Hamer