Claire Lark
Blackpool Gazette
United Kingdom
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Past articles by Claire:
26 pictures of Blackpool pubs you probably went to during the 1990s
These photos celebrate an era of busy, lively pubs in Blackpool. → Read More
10 nostalgic scenes of Tesco at Blackpool Clifton Road right back to when it first opened in the 1990s
These scenes rewind to when Blackpool's ‘big’ Tesco first opened in the 90s. → Read More
Adelaide Hall, Joan Hammond and Lena Horne were a trio of talent who graced Blackpool stages
Here we are, midway through letter H of our A to Z series of stars who topped the bill in Blackpool, writes Barry Band. → Read More
23 scenes to evoke memories of a very different Blackpool town centre in the 1990s
Our photographers were out and about throughout the 1990s capturing life in Blackpool town centre. → Read More
11 scenes of dedicated Blackpool Football Club fans backing the Seasiders in the 90s and 00s
Without them football wouldn’t be the same. → Read More
Houghton Weavers Tour Dates: This is when you can see them in Blackpool and Lytham and how to get tickets
The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 47 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation - and they are coming to Lytham and Blackpool. → Read More
10 brilliant scenes of BMX kids in Blackpool bike hopping and pulling stunts in a craze which defined the 1980s
These brilliant pictures go right back to a craze which kids loved in the 1980s. → Read More
15 wicked scenes which capture spooky Halloween nights out at Blackpool bars and clubs in the 90s and 00s
Never a better reason to head into town than for a Halloween event - and Blackpool definitely knew how to do it. → Read More
Who is Cloggy? Blackpool Pleasure Beach famous ghost who can still be heard echoing through the Ghost Train
It’s ironic that the Ghost Train at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has it’s own resident spirit. → Read More
20 incredible pictures from Zone at the Venue - the nightclub at the heart of Blackpool's Rave Scene in the 1990s
It was a micro span of time but the Rave Scene dominated much of the 1990s. → Read More
10 iconic scenes which show how Blackpool survived strikes, power cuts and the Winter of Discontent in the 70s
The energy crisis and rising cost of living means we are facing a winter of discontent with possible power cuts on a level we haven’t seen for five decades. → Read More
Thornton Windmill Players bring Keith Waterhouse's Billy Liar to Thornton Little Theatre stage
Thornton’s renowned Windmill Players bring the 1959 novel Billy Liar to the stage in a phenomenal show this week. → Read More
Grumbleweeds made huge impact when young talent was thrown in the mix of Blackpool bill-toppers
Summer shows had an infusion of young talent in the 1960s and 70s and comedy show groups were well billed, writes Barry Band. → Read More
19 images of flyers from Blackpool's Zone nightclub which dominated the rave scene in the 90s
The Rave Scene in the 90s was largely ignored by mainstream - but it happened on a huge scale and is responsible for redefining dance music for today’s generation. → Read More
30 captured moments will have a generation reminiscing over their days at Saint Aidan's CE High School in Preesall
Some great memories here of Preesall’s Saint Aidan’s High School. → Read More
Thornton Marsh Mill Tavern restaurant review: Feast for five was worth every penny and made up for no booking rule
Hearing the words ‘we don’t take bookings’ fills me with a slight dread as I picture turning up with three hungry kids in tow, only to find there are no tables available. → Read More
Hollywood great Judy Garland was nervous before she stepped on Opera House stage
Already we're at letter G in our A to Z list of stars who came to Blackpool, writes Barry Band. → Read More
19 iconic scenes which remind us why The Palace exploded Blackpool's nightclub scene for two decades
Everybody knew The Palace Nightclub. → Read More
32 captured moments will have a generation reminiscing over their days Blackpool Greenlands High School for Girls
These lovely school memories are bound to have former pupils talking about their time at Greenlands High School for Girls. → Read More
9 joyful memories when King Charles III challenged Preston football legend Sir Tom Finney to a game of Sokit
Sometimes it's those unexpected moments which create lasting memories. → Read More