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.
7. Blackpool, 1991
Fred Dale, Dale Air Conditioning Founder - the maker of smells Photo: Submit
8. Blackpool, 1991
The IRA Christmas firebombs of 1991 - corner of Talbot Road and Dickson Road Photo: Submit
9. Blackpool, 1991
Fleetwood Cab Company in 1991 Photo: submit
10. Blackpool, 1991
Holy Week - traditionallly the busiest in the dockland calendar got off to a slow start in 1991 with most of the fleet still at sea trying to find a catch. Pictured are Senior Superintendent Mr Alex Slater of the Fishermen's Mission, Rev James Cope (vicar of St David's). and Father Brian McMahon Photo: staff
11. Blackpool, 1991
Alice Kershaw (92) one of the first to move to Pennystone Court when it opened in 1991, gets started on the £8500 sensory garden. She is helped by the deputy mayor and mayoress of Blackpool, Don and Gill Clapham Photo: submit
12. Blackpool, 1991
A Helicopter Pleasure Flight takes off from North Pier Blackpool 1991 Photo: Submit