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

25 incredible Blackpool retro pictures to take you back to 1982

By Claire Lark
Published 11th Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2024, 14:47 BST
A trip down memory lane with this collection of photos from the archives of 1982.

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

Doctor Who tableaux in the process of being dismantled on the Promenade at Bispham in 1982

7. Blackpool, 1982

Doctor Who tableaux in the process of being dismantled on the Promenade at Bispham in 1982 Photo: staff

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Derby Baths back in the day

8. Blackpool, 1982

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Peter Wills, the man who brought lasers to Blackpool Illuminations pictured with promotional material in 1982

9. Memory Lane October11th Peter Wills, the man who brought lasers to Blackpool Illuminations pictured with promotional material in 1982

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Fire takes hold at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1982

10. Blackpool, 1982

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North Pier Lasergram

11. Blackpool, 1982

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Cardinal Allen School kids on board an aircraft

12. Blackpool, 1982

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