The resort was targeted by IRA terrorists which littered the town centre with firebombs causing fires and damage. It was also the year when the Fun House burned to the ground. Happier times included Cannon and Ball’s 25th anniversary of comedy and Gazza joined Blackpool fans at the Seasiders Club.
1. Blackpool, 1991
IRA Bombing in Blackpool, 1991 Photo: Submit
2. Blackpool, 1991
Paul Gascoigne chats to Blackpool FC Player Chris Hedworth a former team-mate at Newcastle, at the Seasiders Club Photo: Submit
3. Blackpool, 1991
Cannon and Ball launching their showbusiness silver anniversary on North Pier in 1991 Photo: Submit
4. Blackpool, 1991
St John's Church and the Yorkshire Bank in August 1991 Photo: staff
5. Blackpool, 1991
A few words from Les Dawson at the Illuminations switch-on in August 1991 Photo: National World
6. Blackpool, 1991
A walk in the school grounds in Victorian dress for actress Jodie Prenger with teacher Mrs Coyne and fellow pupils Claire Armstrong, Davina Clavering and Katie Thompson at Elmslie School Photo: Submit Library