11 pictures showing the scenes in Blackpool on Friday as Storm Eunice battered the coastline

By Colin Ainscough

Published 18th Feb 2022, 17:13 BST

Updated 18th Feb 2022, 17:18 BST

Blackpool was quieter than usual on Friday as visitors and locals sheltered from Storm Eunice and its 60mph winds.

But even the storms best efforts didn't deter some from taking in the spectacle along the Blackpool seafront stretch.

Our photographer Dan Martino ventured out to capture the scenes.

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The violent waves crashing up against the sea defences.

We wonder how well these pictures came out?

Safety in numbers.

There were plenty of photo opportunities.

We wonder how well these pictures came out?

Safety in numbers.

There were plenty of photo opportunities.

The thrashing waves.