Blackpool’s high street has changed a great deal over the years.
These are just some of the shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions that we have loved and lost on the Fylde coast:
1. British Home Stores
British Home Stores was a high street favourite on Church Street before closing in 2016. The site is now home to B&M. | Google Photo: Submit
2. C&A
C&A was a much-loved high street fashion retailer before closing all its UK stores in 2001. | National World Photo: National World
3. Comet
Comet closed in 2012 after going into administration, with its Squires Gate Lane store among those lost. | Submit
4. Currys Digital
Currys Digital, which followed Dixons on Church Street, has since disappeared from the high street. | Google
5. Debenhams
Debenhams in Houndshill Shopping Centre closed in 2021. The site is now home to Frasers and Flannels. | Bill Johnson
6. Fino Tapas
Fino Tapas on Church Street closed after opening in 2021, despite proving popular with diners. | Google Photo: Google