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George Best turned up... and so did over 1,000 eager fans who wanted to see the former soccer wizard in action again. And Best treated them to an unforgettable afternoon as he turned on the old style in a special fund raising match at Lytham. Best was in a Lytham FC Chairman's XI who took on the present Lytham FC side to raise money for ground improvements at Ballam Road. Delighted youngsters queue up for Best's autographGeorge Best turned up... and so did over 1,000 eager fans who wanted to see the former soccer wizard in action again. And Best treated them to an unforgettable afternoon as he turned on the old style in a special fund raising match at Lytham. Best was in a Lytham FC Chairman's XI who took on the present Lytham FC side to raise money for ground improvements at Ballam Road. Delighted youngsters queue up for Best's autograph
George Best turned up... and so did over 1,000 eager fans who wanted to see the former soccer wizard in action again. And Best treated them to an unforgettable afternoon as he turned on the old style in a special fund raising match at Lytham. Best was in a Lytham FC Chairman's XI who took on the present Lytham FC side to raise money for ground improvements at Ballam Road. Delighted youngsters queue up for Best's autograph

Blackpool in the 80s: 9 pictures showing life in 1983

We've picked out these photos from the archives to bring back some memories
By Naomi Moon
Published 10th Feb 2022, 04:55 GMT

This week we are looking at 1983. Do you recognise yourself or anyone else in these pictures? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures of Blackpool folk in 1982. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More pictures from the 80s

Silver jubilee celebrations were the order of the day at one of Lancashire's most unusual schools. The highlight for the children at Weeton Camp county primary school, near Kirkham, was a surprise party. Then parents turned out for a reception plaque presentation. In its 25-year history the school has catered exclusively for Army children.

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Silver jubilee celebrations were the order of the day at one of Lancashire's most unusual schools. The highlight for the children at Weeton Camp county primary school, near Kirkham, was a surprise party. Then parents turned out for a reception plaque presentation. In its 25-year history the school has catered exclusively for Army children.

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This group are enjoying the open day held at Blackpool Airport

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This group are enjoying the open day held at Blackpool Airport

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The biggest display of computers in Lancashire - around £2m worth - is expected to be seen by up to 1,000 top business people before it ends its three-day run in Blackpool. The show, put on by British computer giant ICL, has been attracting business bosses from all over the North West and further afield, including the Lancashire police delegation seen above

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The biggest display of computers in Lancashire - around £2m worth - is expected to be seen by up to 1,000 top business people before it ends its three-day run in Blackpool. The show, put on by British computer giant ICL, has been attracting business bosses from all over the North West and further afield, including the Lancashire police delegation seen above

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The opening of Boundary Road Mill in Lytham

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The opening of Boundary Road Mill in Lytham

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