A visit by Royal Ballet Company to Queen Mary School in Lytham was enough to encourage the pupils to swap their uniform for tutus. There was a special treat for the youngsters when Oliver Simons, ballet master for the company, agreed to give them some lessons. He is pictured above putting some of the children through their paces

A visit by Royal Ballet Company to Queen Mary School in Lytham was enough to encourage the pupils to swap their uniform for tutus. There was a special treat for the youngsters when Oliver Simons, ballet master for the company, agreed to give them some lessons. He is pictured above putting some of the children through their paces

25 photo memories to bring you back to 1990 and life on the Fylde coast

By Naomi Moon

Published 30th Mar 2022, 15:45 BST

Updated 31st Mar 2022, 13:42 BST

We’ve dug deep into the archives and found a selection of photos from Blackpool and surrounding areas.

They show common folk were up to. Recognise anyone? READ MORE: Fylde in the 80s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More Fylde folk in the 80s

A visit by Royal Ballet Company to Queen Mary School in Lytham was enough to encourage the pupils to swap their uniform for tutus. There was a special treat for the youngsters when Oliver Simons, ballet master for the company, agreed to give them some lessons. He is pictured above putting some of the children through their paces

. Fylde in the 90s

A visit by Royal Ballet Company to Queen Mary School in Lytham was enough to encourage the pupils to swap their uniform for tutus. There was a special treat for the youngsters when Oliver Simons, ballet master for the company, agreed to give them some lessons. He is pictured above putting some of the children through their paces Photo: Archive

Students really put their backs into it to raise money for a cancer-detecting scanner. Lancaster and Morecambe College students went on a sponsored bed push from Morecambe to Lancaster to raise funds for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary CT Scanner Appeal

. Fylde in the 90s

Students really put their backs into it to raise money for a cancer-detecting scanner. Lancaster and Morecambe College students went on a sponsored bed push from Morecambe to Lancaster to raise funds for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary CT Scanner Appeal Photo: Archive

. Fylde in the 90s

Historians young and old took a glimpse into the past at a brand new museum of Lancashire rural life. Time has stood still at the Fylde Museum of Country Life in Woods Lane, Pilling, near Garstang, which offers a comprehensive look at farming over the last 100 years or so. Pictured: Michelle Thomson, 13, (left), and Sharon Hodge, also 13, look at the dairy reconstruction - complete with reconstruction dairy maid Photo: Archive

Sandyacht ace Geoff Waterhouse has shown true grit in his quest for sporting honours. Geoff, 49, of Glenagles Court, Kirkham, finished runner-up in the first round of the 1990/91 Smirnoff British Sandyachting Championships behind European champion Mark White

. Fylde in the 90s

Sandyacht ace Geoff Waterhouse has shown true grit in his quest for sporting honours. Geoff, 49, of Glenagles Court, Kirkham, finished runner-up in the first round of the 1990/91 Smirnoff British Sandyachting Championships behind European champion Mark White Photo: Archive

A ray of sunshine swept into Blackpool Sealife Centre as it heralded its first new arrivals. Two baby thornback rays were born to the delight of staff at the newly-opened showpiece. Displays manager Rod Haynes takes a closer look at the new arrivals

. Fylde in the 90s

A ray of sunshine swept into Blackpool Sealife Centre as it heralded its first new arrivals. Two baby thornback rays were born to the delight of staff at the newly-opened showpiece. Displays manager Rod Haynes takes a closer look at the new arrivals Photo: Archive

A new £750,000 general purpose hall at an independent Lancashire school was officially opened by the Earl of Derby. The hall, at Kirkham Grammar School, ends decades of cramped school assemblies. Pictured above are Lord Derby; chairman of the governors Peter Hosker; and headmaster Malcolm Summerlee

. Fylde in the 90s

A new £750,000 general purpose hall at an independent Lancashire school was officially opened by the Earl of Derby. The hall, at Kirkham Grammar School, ends decades of cramped school assemblies. Pictured above are Lord Derby; chairman of the governors Peter Hosker; and headmaster Malcolm Summerlee Photo: Archive

This hardy bunch were setting off on a walk from Chipping

. Fylde in the 90s

This hardy bunch were setting off on a walk from Chipping Photo: Archive

Children from a Lancashire primary school are featured in a catalogue advertising litter bins which is being sent all over the world. For their help in a recent modelling assignment, Newton Bluecoats CE Primary School was presented with a special litter bin made by Glasdon in the resort. Pictured: At the presentation - left to right - are Steve Gray, of Glasdon, Christopher Gray, Alice Garside and Ian Nichol

. Fylde in the 90s

Children from a Lancashire primary school are featured in a catalogue advertising litter bins which is being sent all over the world. For their help in a recent modelling assignment, Newton Bluecoats CE Primary School was presented with a special litter bin made by Glasdon in the resort. Pictured: At the presentation - left to right - are Steve Gray, of Glasdon, Christopher Gray, Alice Garside and Ian Nichol Photo: Archive

Having fun in Fleetwood

. Fylde in the 90s

Having fun in Fleetwood Photo: Archive

Lancaster city councillors met to discuss their next step in the call to take away the zoo licence of Morecambe's controversial Marineland. They were under pressure to ban animal performances at the venue. Pictured is John Braithwaite, with Sally the seal and Rocky the dolphin

. Fylde in the 90s

Lancaster city councillors met to discuss their next step in the call to take away the zoo licence of Morecambe's controversial Marineland. They were under pressure to ban animal performances at the venue. Pictured is John Braithwaite, with Sally the seal and Rocky the dolphin Photo: Archive

Garstang High School pupil Helen Beedon, 15, has been selected for the prestigious United World College of the Atlantic in South Wales. She will take her place with students from all over the world to study for an international baccalaureate diploma rather than traditional A Levels

. Fylde in the 90s

Garstang High School pupil Helen Beedon, 15, has been selected for the prestigious United World College of the Atlantic in South Wales. She will take her place with students from all over the world to study for an international baccalaureate diploma rather than traditional A Levels Photo: Archive

Staff at Fox's Biscuits hard at work at the Kirkham factory

17. Fylde in the 90s

Staff at Fox's Biscuits hard at work at the Kirkham factory Photo: Archive

A long awaited bypass was officially opened - almost five months ahead of schedule. Local schoolchildren and residents watched as the chairman of Lancashire County Council's highways and transport committee Coun George Slynn cut the ribbon to open the new Kirkham and Wesham Bypass near Preston. Speeches were made by the Mayor of Fylde Coun Eileen Hall, the Mayor of Wesham Coun Linda Nulty, the Mayor of Kirkham Coun David Armer, and Coun Slynn himself

18. Fylde in the 90s

A long awaited bypass was officially opened - almost five months ahead of schedule. Local schoolchildren and residents watched as the chairman of Lancashire County Council's highways and transport committee Coun George Slynn cut the ribbon to open the new Kirkham and Wesham Bypass near Preston. Speeches were made by the Mayor of Fylde Coun Eileen Hall, the Mayor of Wesham Coun Linda Nulty, the Mayor of Kirkham Coun David Armer, and Coun Slynn himself Photo: Archive

Pupils at Carr Hill High School in Kirkham have been enjoying a special week of art events. The programme included visits by authors, poets, actors and an artist. Among the visitors were members of Preston Poets Society, who are pictured above with some of the pupils

19. Fylde in the 90s

Pupils at Carr Hill High School in Kirkham have been enjoying a special week of art events. The programme included visits by authors, poets, actors and an artist. Among the visitors were members of Preston Poets Society, who are pictured above with some of the pupils Photo: Archive

Digging in the garden at Carr Hill High School

20. Fylde in the 90s

Digging in the garden at Carr Hill High School Photo: Archive

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