1. Blackpool in 1980
The latest show to hit Blackpool in a musical with a host of stars - including Compo without his wellies - dancing girls and... trucks. The unlikely combination turns up in the Leyland Vehicles' Roadshow, a slick promotional event which is Blackpool Opera House. The picture shows some of the production's dancing girls - complete with the Leyland motif on their costumes - and the truck which forms the centrepiece of the show's final number Photo: Archive
2. Blackpool in 1980
Tony Stayte and Steve Singleton (pictured on the right) are hard at work as managing director Doug Loynds looks on, at Fylde Coast Confectionery Company in Holyoake Avenue, near Bispham Photo: Archive
3. Blackpool in 1980
Twenty keen footballers from Carr Hill High School, Kirkham, are looking forward to away matches with a difference next year. For the youngsters fly in America for a three week tour which will include a brief visit to Mexico Photo: Archive
4. Blackpool in 1980
These giant cuddly teddy bears were just one of the delights on offer at the annual Gifts Fair held at Norbreck Hotel in Blackpool Photo: Archive
5. Blackpool in 1980
Prize winners from the Preston and District Squash League who received their trophies at Salwick Squash Club. Dunlop donated £250 worth of prizes and the league was sponsored by New City Travel Photo: Archive
6. Blackpool in 1980
Three generations of the Hankinson family behind the bar at the Coach and Horses pub in Freckleton. The family have run the pub for more than 50 years Photo: Archive