Morecambe's most ambitious entertainments plan was publicly unveiled with these pictured clowns taking centre stage. And it was hoped the 10-day extravaganza would attract bumper crowds to boost the resort's ailing tourist economyMorecambe's most ambitious entertainments plan was publicly unveiled with these pictured clowns taking centre stage. And it was hoped the 10-day extravaganza would attract bumper crowds to boost the resort's ailing tourist economy
Morecambe's most ambitious entertainments plan was publicly unveiled with these pictured clowns taking centre stage. And it was hoped the 10-day extravaganza would attract bumper crowds to boost the resort's ailing tourist economy

Through the ages: 15 pictures looking back at life in Morecambe, Garstang, Fleetwood and Lytham in 1984

Take a trip down memory lane and see candid pictures of life on the Fylde Coast back in 1984
By Naomi Moon
Published 21st Sep 2022, 15:45 GMT

Do you recognise yourself? Or any of your friends? Let us know. READ MORE: Picture memories from 1983. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More pictures from 1982. MORE MEMORIES: Photos taking you back to 1981

This youngster was letting his artistic side loose with a spot of rock painting when the Evening Post Roadshow pulled up on Garstang's High Street

1. Fylde Coast in 1984

This youngster was letting his artistic side loose with a spot of rock painting when the Evening Post Roadshow pulled up on Garstang's High Street Photo: Archive

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Almost 150 sailboats took to the water in Morecambe for the annual cross-bay windsurfing race to Grange-over-Sands

2. Fylde Coast in 1984

Almost 150 sailboats took to the water in Morecambe for the annual cross-bay windsurfing race to Grange-over-Sands Photo: Archive

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South Ribble MP Robert Atkins, a resident of Garstang, took time off shopping to challenge Evening Post managing director Mike West to a game of marbles when the Post Roadshow parked up on Garstang's High Street

3. Fylde Coast in 1984

South Ribble MP Robert Atkins, a resident of Garstang, took time off shopping to challenge Evening Post managing director Mike West to a game of marbles when the Post Roadshow parked up on Garstang's High Street Photo: Archive

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The Post's culinary expert Anthony Peregrine graciously declined holding a British sausage taste-in on his own for National Sausage Week. Instead he recruited a panel of young experts from Lytham to give their verdicts. Pictured (from left to right): Christopher, Richard, Nicola, Clare, Michael, Frances, Jennifer, and Pippa

4. Fylde Coast in 1984

The Post's culinary expert Anthony Peregrine graciously declined holding a British sausage taste-in on his own for National Sausage Week. Instead he recruited a panel of young experts from Lytham to give their verdicts. Pictured (from left to right): Christopher, Richard, Nicola, Clare, Michael, Frances, Jennifer, and Pippa Photo: Archive

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Under examination after completing an arm sling is Stuart Rimmer ( left) whilst the patient, Kevin Hewitt (centre) looks on. Conducting the first aid questioning is Mrs Marjorie Moorby. The boys were taking part in the Lonsdale District Cub Scouts first aid competition in Morecambe

5. Fylde Coast in 1984

Under examination after completing an arm sling is Stuart Rimmer ( left) whilst the patient, Kevin Hewitt (centre) looks on. Conducting the first aid questioning is Mrs Marjorie Moorby. The boys were taking part in the Lonsdale District Cub Scouts first aid competition in Morecambe Photo: Archive

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It's hard to tell the competitors from the crowd during the St Annes half-marathon

6. Fylde Coast in 1984

It's hard to tell the competitors from the crowd during the St Annes half-marathon Photo: Archive

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