It was the day the wraps came off the long awaited Eric Morecambe statue on central promenade.
Residents and visitors turned out in their hundreds to witness the unveiling of the bronze sculpture.
And since that day, thousands of visitors have descended on the town to strike a pose with Eric and have their picture taken.
The comedian, who died in 1984, remains a household name for his comic partnership with Ernie Wise, and his statue will continue to draw visitors for many years to come.
Here are just some of the pictures from our archives which show famous people and local people posing with Eric, plus some photos from that very grand unveiling and others that trace the statue’s last 25 years.
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17. Eric statue through the years
Joan Morecambe with an early prototype of the Eric Morecambe statue with sculptor Graham Ibbeson in October 1994. Photo: Submit
18. Eric statue through the years
The remains of the Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe, after its attempted theft in 2014. Photo: Iain Lynn
19. Eric statue through the years
Crowds watch the return of the statue following its repair, after damage was caused to it during an attempted theft in 2014. Photo: Julian Brown
20. Eric statue through the years
The Eric Morecambe statue is lifted back into place on Morecambe prom in December 2014 after being repaired. Photo: Submit