Pictures of the past: 26 retro photos to take you back to the year 2000 and life on the Fylde Coast

By Naomi Moon

Published 4th May 2023, 09:43 BST

Updated 4th May 2023, 09:46 BST

This week we are bringing you photographs from 23 years ago, in the year 2000.

If you have old images you would like to share with us, email them with a description to: [email protected] READ MORE: Look back at the year 1999 for Fylde Coast residents. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: See pictures from the Fylde Coast in 1998. MORE MEMORIES: Photos from 1997 on the Fylde Coas

Kick off girls: From left (back): Emma Bond, 20 (from St Annes); Michelle Suarez, 23 (Fleetwood); Kate Lindsay, 18 (Blackpool); Natalie James,18 (South Shore); Caroline Loeben, 20 (Fleetwood); Sarah-Jane Rowlandson, 21 (Poulton); Joanne Taylor, 21 (North Shore). From left (front): Roisin Nuttall, 22 (Poulton); Gemma Kinmond, 19 (Marton); Elaine Anderson, 25 (South Shore); Suzanne Walker, 25 (Bispham)

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Kick off girls: From left (back): Emma Bond, 20 (from St Annes); Michelle Suarez, 23 (Fleetwood); Kate Lindsay, 18 (Blackpool); Natalie James,18 (South Shore); Caroline Loeben, 20 (Fleetwood); Sarah-Jane Rowlandson, 21 (Poulton); Joanne Taylor, 21 (North Shore). From left (front): Roisin Nuttall, 22 (Poulton); Gemma Kinmond, 19 (Marton); Elaine Anderson, 25 (South Shore); Suzanne Walker, 25 (Bispham) Photo: Martin Bostock

Pictured are the orphans and Miss Hannigan, played by Laura Darkins, in Lytham St Annes Youth Theatre's production of the musical Annie

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Pictured are the orphans and Miss Hannigan, played by Laura Darkins, in Lytham St Annes Youth Theatre's production of the musical Annie Photo: Archive

Fleetwood band 4 Above 30, live on stage at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Fleetwood band 4 Above 30, live on stage at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood Photo: Dawn Castle

Cowboys and Indians (from lleft to right) Lindsey Whalley, Kate Whatmough, Judy Barr and Jane Lloyd, all 14, during Lytham Club Day

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Cowboys and Indians (from lleft to right) Lindsey Whalley, Kate Whatmough, Judy Barr and Jane Lloyd, all 14, during Lytham Club Day Photo: Rob Lock

Morecambe's very own pose with the Joker at Its A Knockout, held at The Dome in Morecambe

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Morecambe's very own pose with the Joker at Its A Knockout, held at The Dome in Morecambe Photo: Mark Harrison

A team of firefighters from Lytham fire station tackle the tug-of-war at the Express Charity Gala

. Fylde Coast in 2000

A team of firefighters from Lytham fire station tackle the tug-of-war at the Express Charity Gala Photo: Archive

Garstang Morris Dancers entertain the crowds at Winmarleigh Field Day

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Garstang Morris Dancers entertain the crowds at Winmarleigh Field Day Photo: Peter Wilcock

Nelson the crawfish, which was caught by Russell Smith (left) from the Trafalgar restaurant in Fleetwood, but was spared from the dinner plates due to his exceptional size and was handed over to Mike Baker at the Sea Life Centre

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Nelson the crawfish, which was caught by Russell Smith (left) from the Trafalgar restaurant in Fleetwood, but was spared from the dinner plates due to his exceptional size and was handed over to Mike Baker at the Sea Life Centre Photo: Dawn Castle

Eleven-year-old Luke O'Dea tries out the new artificial cricket wicket at Lytham St Annes High School, with no shortage of slip fielders

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Eleven-year-old Luke O'Dea tries out the new artificial cricket wicket at Lytham St Annes High School, with no shortage of slip fielders Photo: Bill Johnson

Upper School pupils at work at St. Edmund's RC Primary School, Fleetwood. From left, Zoe McConville, Lewis Broten, Louise Edgar and Robert Mather

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Upper School pupils at work at St. Edmund's RC Primary School, Fleetwood. From left, Zoe McConville, Lewis Broten, Louise Edgar and Robert Mather Photo: Mike Foster

Fleetwood gym bulldogs display team float at Fleetwood Carnival

. Fylde Coast in 2000

Fleetwood gym bulldogs display team float at Fleetwood Carnival Photo: Dawn Castle

The 2nd Lytham Brownies on their 'Two lips from Amsterdam' float at Lytham Club Day

. Fylde Coast in 2000

The 2nd Lytham Brownies on their 'Two lips from Amsterdam' float at Lytham Club Day Photo: Rob Lock

Kick off girls: From left (back): Emma Bond, 20 (from St Annes); Michelle Suarez, 23 (Fleetwood); Kate Lindsay, 18 (Blackpool); Natalie James,18 (South Shore); Caroline Loeben, 20 (Fleetwood); Sarah-Jane Rowlandson, 21 (Poulton); Joanne Taylor, 21 (North Shore). From left (front): Roisin Nuttall, 22 (Poulton); Gemma Kinmond, 19 (Marton); Elaine Anderson, 25 (South Shore); Suzanne Walker, 25 (Bispham)

1. Fylde Coast in 2000

Kick off girls: From left (back): Emma Bond, 20 (from St Annes); Michelle Suarez, 23 (Fleetwood); Kate Lindsay, 18 (Blackpool); Natalie James,18 (South Shore); Caroline Loeben, 20 (Fleetwood); Sarah-Jane Rowlandson, 21 (Poulton); Joanne Taylor, 21 (North Shore). From left (front): Roisin Nuttall, 22 (Poulton); Gemma Kinmond, 19 (Marton); Elaine Anderson, 25 (South Shore); Suzanne Walker, 25 (Bispham) Photo: Martin Bostock

Pictured are the orphans and Miss Hannigan, played by Laura Darkins, in Lytham St Annes Youth Theatre's production of the musical Annie

2. Fylde Coast in 2000

Pictured are the orphans and Miss Hannigan, played by Laura Darkins, in Lytham St Annes Youth Theatre's production of the musical Annie Photo: Archive

Fleetwood band 4 Above 30, live on stage at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood

3. Fylde Coast in 2000

Fleetwood band 4 Above 30, live on stage at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood Photo: Dawn Castle

Cowboys and Indians (from lleft to right) Lindsey Whalley, Kate Whatmough, Judy Barr and Jane Lloyd, all 14, during Lytham Club Day

4. Fylde Coast in 2000

Cowboys and Indians (from lleft to right) Lindsey Whalley, Kate Whatmough, Judy Barr and Jane Lloyd, all 14, during Lytham Club Day Photo: Rob Lock