Caroline Heys, Beryl Heys and Nicole Eaves at Hypertravel in Cherry Tree Road, 1983placeholder image
Caroline Heys, Beryl Heys and Nicole Eaves at Hypertravel in Cherry Tree Road, 1983

17 pictures which show people at work in Blackpool and Fylde's industrial areas during the 1980s and 90s

By Claire Lark
Published 16th Feb 2022, 15:45 GMT
Updated 16th Feb 2022, 16:49 GMT

These photos will bring back memories for people across the area when they were snapped by news photographers during their working day.

From making biscuits to processing metal, braiding nets, booking holidays and life in offices, we’ve dug out a selection of pictures to reminisce over. Are you pictured? Send us your memories.

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A scene from the factory floor at J&W Ham in 1991

5. Fylde workers

A scene from the factory floor at J&W Ham in 1991 Photo: JPIMedia

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Fleetwood net-braider Molly Carter is pictured at Gourock Rope Company, 1981

6. Fylde workers

Fleetwood net-braider Molly Carter is pictured at Gourock Rope Company, 1981 Photo: JPIMedia

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Glasdon's design team David Bray, Carl Scratcher, Robert Dixon and John Holgate, 1990

7. Fylde workers

Glasdon's design team David Bray, Carl Scratcher, Robert Dixon and John Holgate, 1990 Photo: JPIMedia

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Familiar to many - the buildings of the Guardian Royal Exchange in Lytham, 1986

8. Fylde workers

Familiar to many - the buildings of the Guardian Royal Exchange in Lytham, 1986 Photo: JPIMedia

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