25 incredible Blackpool retro pictures to take you back to 1982

A trip down memory lane with this collection of photos from the archives of 1982.

By Claire Lark

Published 11th Aug 2023, 12:00 BST

Updated 12th Feb 2024, 14:47 BST

From deep snow and fires to derelict cars, schools up for sale and Blackpool Illuminations – and lasers – the pictures reflect life 41 years ago.

Assistants from the Bank Hey Street branch of Woolworths collected 500 signatures in three hours for a petition protecting against the sale of the store

1. Blackpool, 1982

Assistants from the Bank Hey Street branch of Woolworths collected 500 signatures in three hours for a petition protecting against the sale of the store Photo: Submit

Derelict cars and vans attracted vandals in Erdington Road and Bethesda Square in 1982

2. Blackpool, 1982

Derelict cars and vans attracted vandals in Erdington Road and Bethesda Square in 1982 Photo: Submit

Les Dawson with good friend and fellow golf fanatic Frank Carson in April 1982

3. Blackpool, 1982

Les Dawson with good friend and fellow golf fanatic Frank Carson in April 1982 Photo: National World

Pontin's memories.. staff night out at the camp's Smugglers' Bar in 1982

4. Blackpool, 1982

Pontin's memories.. staff night out at the camp's Smugglers' Bar in 1982 Photo: submit

The police go to the aid of a stranded motorist on the seafront following heavy snow in 1982

5. Blackpool, 1982

The police go to the aid of a stranded motorist on the seafront following heavy snow in 1982 Photo: staff

Tyldesley High School in Condor Grove was up for sale in August 1982

6. Blackpool, 1982

Tyldesley High School in Condor Grove was up for sale in August 1982 Photo: staff

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