Tea rooms designed for 1950s holidaymakers were transformed into a venue for a massive rave. The faded splendour was disused Pontin's Holiday Camp, Middleton, near Heysham - renamed Bohemia for the weekend. And thousands of people flocked to the North Lancashire site to take part in the 24-hour event. Pictured are some of the raversTea rooms designed for 1950s holidaymakers were transformed into a venue for a massive rave. The faded splendour was disused Pontin's Holiday Camp, Middleton, near Heysham - renamed Bohemia for the weekend. And thousands of people flocked to the North Lancashire site to take part in the 24-hour event. Pictured are some of the ravers
Tea rooms designed for 1950s holidaymakers were transformed into a venue for a massive rave. The faded splendour was disused Pontin's Holiday Camp, Middleton, near Heysham - renamed Bohemia for the weekend. And thousands of people flocked to the North Lancashire site to take part in the 24-hour event. Pictured are some of the ravers

14 photos to take you back to 1996 and see what life was like in Morecambe, Garstang, Fleetwood and Lytham

By Naomi Moon
Published 9th Mar 2023, 05:56 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2023, 05:58 BST
Bring back memories of 1996 with these nostalgic images.

With Euro ‘96 football fever gripping the nation it might have seemed like there was nothing else going on, but these candid snapshots show just what else gripped the Fylde Coast in the 1990s. You might even spot yourself! READ MORE: Look back at the Fylde Coast in 1995. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go back to 1994 and life on the Fylde Coast. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures from Morecambe, Fleetwood, Lytham and Garstang in 1993

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Three women accused of vandalising a multi-million pound fighter plane were remanded in custody despite claiming they should be free to carry on their campaign. In response to their arrest and subsequent charge of trespass and criminal damage, anti-BAe protestors gathered outside Lytham Magistrates' Court to protest

5. Fylde Coast in 1996

Three women accused of vandalising a multi-million pound fighter plane were remanded in custody despite claiming they should be free to carry on their campaign. In response to their arrest and subsequent charge of trespass and criminal damage, anti-BAe protestors gathered outside Lytham Magistrates' Court to protest Photo: Archive

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Waldemar Piorkowski is weighing up his chances of capturing a prestigious title in Canada in 1997. The 42-year-old from Hambleton retained his Prison Officers' under 70 kilos weight lifting and under 70 kilos power lifting crowns in Birmingham. And now he is looking forward to the greater challenge of the World Prison Police and Fire Officers championships in Calgary

6. Fylde Coast in 1996

Waldemar Piorkowski is weighing up his chances of capturing a prestigious title in Canada in 1997. The 42-year-old from Hambleton retained his Prison Officers' under 70 kilos weight lifting and under 70 kilos power lifting crowns in Birmingham. And now he is looking forward to the greater challenge of the World Prison Police and Fire Officers championships in Calgary Photo: Archive

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Fleetwood Market livery on a tram in the town. Pictured: (third from left) Blackpool Transport managing director Tony Depledge. On the far right is Wyre Council estates officer Keith Dewsbury

7. Fylde Coast in 1996

Fleetwood Market livery on a tram in the town. Pictured: (third from left) Blackpool Transport managing director Tony Depledge. On the far right is Wyre Council estates officer Keith Dewsbury Photo: Archive

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"Send your teddy bears to the children of Bosnia as symbols of world peace and hope." That is the appeal being made by To Bosnia With Love! - a new organisation that aims to bring some sunshine into the grey world of the war-torn country's children. Co-ordinator and brainchild of the appeal is Geoffrey Keyte of St Annes, pictured here

8. Fylde Coast in 1996

"Send your teddy bears to the children of Bosnia as symbols of world peace and hope." That is the appeal being made by To Bosnia With Love! - a new organisation that aims to bring some sunshine into the grey world of the war-torn country's children. Co-ordinator and brainchild of the appeal is Geoffrey Keyte of St Annes, pictured here Photo: Archive

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