It was the days of World Matchplay Darts when the professionals descended on our town and when venues were turned into snooker halls for local competitions. They rememeber the darts and snooker teams from back in the day as well as the famous faces.
In case you missed them: 33 nostalgic scenes to take you back to Blackpool in 1940
1. Snooker, Pool and Darts Memories
Members of Waterloo Social Club darts team who equalled the world record for a 1,001 team finish. From left, Mark Weber, Ronnie Breverton, Stuart Peacock, Ian Lilley, Paul Williams, Phil Sharples and John Barrow Photo: Mike Foster
2. Snooker, Pool and Darts memories
WEPF Pool Finals Imperial HotelVictorious England Pool team after defeating Australia Photo: Phill Heywood
3. Snooker, Pool and Darts memories
Bob Anderson Darts Classic at Thornton Sports and Social Club, sponsored by Coors Brewery. From left, Chris Vaughan (Club joint owner), Bob Anderson, Steve Donovan (Regional Director-Coors Brewery), Kevin Painter from Cambridgeshire (Winner of the £1500 prize), Rick Williams (Account Manager, Blackpool and Preston-Coors Brewery) and Alan Murray ( Club joint owner) Photo: Bill Johnson
4. Snooker, Pool and Darts Memories
Stan James World Matchplay Darts at the Winter Gardens' Empress Ballroom, Blackpool. Fleetwood's Wes Newton enters the arena cheered by his fans Photo: Bill Johnson
5. Snooker, Pool and Darts Memories
World Matchplay Championship at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Pic shows Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley fans Hilda and Keith Hulse with granddaughter Kirsty (4) Photo: Rob Lock
6. Snooker, Pool and Darts memories
Crowds at the World Matchplay darts at Blackpool Winter Gardens Photo: Martin Bostock