A spectacular, noisy and colourful procession cruised along Blackpool prom during the annual carnival day. And there to cheer it on were thousands of holidaymakers who lined the two mile route. Pictured: Back to the roaring Twenties for the Blackpool North Ladies CircleA spectacular, noisy and colourful procession cruised along Blackpool prom during the annual carnival day. And there to cheer it on were thousands of holidaymakers who lined the two mile route. Pictured: Back to the roaring Twenties for the Blackpool North Ladies Circle
A spectacular, noisy and colourful procession cruised along Blackpool prom during the annual carnival day. And there to cheer it on were thousands of holidaymakers who lined the two mile route. Pictured: Back to the roaring Twenties for the Blackpool North Ladies Circle

Blackpool in picture memories: Here's 20 photos showing Blackpool people during moments of their life in 1983

By Naomi Moon
Published 14th Sep 2022, 07:48 BST
Our weekly delve into the archives bringing you the best picture memories.

This time it is a look at what life was like for the folk of Blackpool back in 1983. Do you recognise yourself? Or any of your friends? Let us know. READ MORE: Picture memories from 1982. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More pictures from 1981. MORE MEMORIES: Photos taking you back to 1980

Pharaoh's fantasy for the Hurstmere Avenue and Dewhurst Avenue float, taking part in the spectacular annual Blackpool carnival procession

1. Blackpool in 1983

Pharaoh's fantasy for the Hurstmere Avenue and Dewhurst Avenue float, taking part in the spectacular annual Blackpool carnival procession Photo: Archive

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St Monica's 12th Blackpool Brownies on their float at Blackpool Carnival

2. Blackpool in 1983

St Monica's 12th Blackpool Brownies on their float at Blackpool Carnival Photo: Archive

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Wash and brush up... farmers and their sons line-up their animals in the washing area to prepare them for the show ring at Great Eccleston show

3. Blackpool in 1983

Wash and brush up... farmers and their sons line-up their animals in the washing area to prepare them for the show ring at Great Eccleston show Photo: Archive

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Action from the 75th Waterloo Bowling Handicap competition

4. Blackpool in 1983

Action from the 75th Waterloo Bowling Handicap competition Photo: Archive

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Working on a TVR sports car at the factory on Bristol Lane, Blackpool

5. Blackpool in 1983

Working on a TVR sports car at the factory on Bristol Lane, Blackpool Photo: Archive

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When photographer John Gladwin decided to expand his business he used his imagination. Now life for him and his partner Shaun Oyston is one big party. For the resourceful young pair have formed Imagination Enterprises, of Blackpool, which provides complete party entertainment

6. Blackpool in 1983

When photographer John Gladwin decided to expand his business he used his imagination. Now life for him and his partner Shaun Oyston is one big party. For the resourceful young pair have formed Imagination Enterprises, of Blackpool, which provides complete party entertainment Photo: Archive

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