And here’s what some of the folk who live on the Fylde coast were getting up to back then. Does it bring back memories for you? READ MORE: Pictures from 1997. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More pictures from 1996. MORE MEMORIES: This time from 1995

9. Fylde coast in 1998
Mrs Doreen Woods seen presenting flowers to Miss Marilyn Wilson, Chairman of the Blackpool & Fylde Light Operatic Company at the Annual Dinner and Dance Photo: Archive

10. Fylde coast in 1998
The Northern regional final of the 1998 Crown Trade Young Decorator of the Year took place at Blackpool and Fylde College Bispham campus, with three local students taking part. Picture shows Philip Sime Photo: Rob Lock

11. Fylde coast in 1998
Pictured posting the new 1998 Lytham St. Annes and the Fylde Countryside holiday guide are left to right: Councillor John Longstaff, chairman of tourism and leisure, Lucy Norris, aged five, and Sophie Owen, aged six Photo: Archive

12. Fylde coast in 1998
Sporting action from Southport (in yellow and black) against Morecambe Photo: Lorne Campbell