'Dethwish' are loyal supporters of the heavy metal school... For the five-piece band - all students at Kirkham Grammar School - are hoping to take the local music scene by storm with their own brand of heavy rock. 'Dethwish' is made up of Simon Richards, Ian Porter, 'Bodge' Cartwright, Chris Robinson and Mike Curbishley'Dethwish' are loyal supporters of the heavy metal school... For the five-piece band - all students at Kirkham Grammar School - are hoping to take the local music scene by storm with their own brand of heavy rock. 'Dethwish' is made up of Simon Richards, Ian Porter, 'Bodge' Cartwright, Chris Robinson and Mike Curbishley
'Dethwish' are loyal supporters of the heavy metal school... For the five-piece band - all students at Kirkham Grammar School - are hoping to take the local music scene by storm with their own brand of heavy rock. 'Dethwish' is made up of Simon Richards, Ian Porter, 'Bodge' Cartwright, Chris Robinson and Mike Curbishley

Pictures from the past: Here's 17 photos that will take you all the way back to 1981 and what life was like in Blackpool

By Naomi Moon
Published 1st Sep 2022, 07:15 BST
Take a trip back in time to 1981 and life in Blackpool.

We’ve left the 00s behind and have dug deeper into the archives to find these retro images from 1981. Do you recognise anyone? Or remember any of the events pictured here? Let us know. READ MORE: Jump back to 1980. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at 2010. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures from 2009

Model grannie Greta Askew was due to step into the spotlight of a beauty contest after years in the shadows. And watching from the wings will be former Miss Preston Debbie Askew - the daughter she chaperoned at dozens of top competitions. The roles will be reversed at the BBC television theatre when Greta bids to become Glamorous Grandmother of Great Britain. Greta is pictured on the left with daughter Debbie, and her grandson

1. Blackpool in 1981

Model grannie Greta Askew was due to step into the spotlight of a beauty contest after years in the shadows. And watching from the wings will be former Miss Preston Debbie Askew - the daughter she chaperoned at dozens of top competitions. The roles will be reversed at the BBC television theatre when Greta bids to become Glamorous Grandmother of Great Britain. Greta is pictured on the left with daughter Debbie, and her grandson Photo: Archive

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'Old girl' Linda Conchie played herself into the record books when she went back to school. For 19-year-old Linda became the first ever female to turn out for Old Arnoldians in their annual hockey fixture against Arnold School, Blackpool. Linda is pictured getting a lift from the lads

2. Blackpool in 1981

'Old girl' Linda Conchie played herself into the record books when she went back to school. For 19-year-old Linda became the first ever female to turn out for Old Arnoldians in their annual hockey fixture against Arnold School, Blackpool. Linda is pictured getting a lift from the lads Photo: Archive

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The two men in the centre were both weightlifters taking part in a competition at Kirkham. But who is the man attempting to lift the heavy anvil?

3. Blackpool in 1981

The two men in the centre were both weightlifters taking part in a competition at Kirkham. But who is the man attempting to lift the heavy anvil? Photo: Archive

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The Mayor of Blackpool Coun Colin Hanson pictured with (from left to right): Peter MacMahon, John Doran, PC Peter Burke, and David Stoddard, who were all presented with Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society gallantry awards at the town hall

4. Blackpool in 1981

The Mayor of Blackpool Coun Colin Hanson pictured with (from left to right): Peter MacMahon, John Doran, PC Peter Burke, and David Stoddard, who were all presented with Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society gallantry awards at the town hall Photo: Archive

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Mine hosts at the Blue Anchor in Kirkham. Anyone remember them?

5. Blackpool in 1981

Mine hosts at the Blue Anchor in Kirkham. Anyone remember them? Photo: Archive

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Brian Cartmell's special birthday card to his wife wouldn't quite fit through the letter box. In fact, it probably would have taken a dozen postmen to even lift it. Brian's wife Joan got the surprise of her life when she saw her husband's birthday greetings splashed over a 23ft wide hoarding behind Blackpool's Winter Gardens complex. She is pictured above celebrating with friends

6. Blackpool in 1981

Brian Cartmell's special birthday card to his wife wouldn't quite fit through the letter box. In fact, it probably would have taken a dozen postmen to even lift it. Brian's wife Joan got the surprise of her life when she saw her husband's birthday greetings splashed over a 23ft wide hoarding behind Blackpool's Winter Gardens complex. She is pictured above celebrating with friends Photo: Roy Payne

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