It was when the 2003 heatwave struck, the beach was packed and when photographers were out and about snapping some fabulous seafront scenes. The era seems like yesterday but we are talking 20 years in the past.
1. Blackpool 2000-2005
A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter 2000 when the tourists have gone home
2. Blackpool 2000-2005
A woman and her child are seen standing by an illuminated cow in Blackpool on October 5, 2005
3. Blackpool 2000-2005
Blackpool at night - the big wheel dominated in October 2005
4. Blackpool 2000-2005
An illuminated tram car is seen on the sea front in 2005
5. Blackpool 2000-2005
A deserted Blackpool seafront in winter when the resort closes down
6. Blackpool 2000-2005
Boris Johnson is seen on the North Pier on October 3, 2005 during the Tory conference