Shoppers returned to Blackpool town centre as Christmas approaches

Shoppers returned to Blackpool town centre as Christmas approaches

Shoppers return to Blackpool's retailers as lockdown comes to an end

Retailers across Blackpool and the Fylde coast have once again started welcoming back customers through their doors after the second lockdown came to an end.

By Kelvin Stuttard

Published 2nd Dec 2020, 17:51 GMT

Updated 2nd Dec 2020, 17:56 GMT

Non-essential shops had to close their doors on November 5 as England went into a second national lockdown but were able to reopen yesterday, albeit under Tier 3 regulations.

Shoppers were happy to be stocking up on Christmas presents

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Shoppers were happy to be stocking up on Christmas presents

After one month of lockdown shoppers rushed back out into Blackpool's shops

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After one month of lockdown shoppers rushed back out into Blackpool's shops

The sun finally made an appearance after a rain soaked morning

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The sun finally made an appearance after a rain soaked morning

Retailers also had clearance and discount sales to entice buyers in

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Retailers also had clearance and discount sales to entice buyers in

It can be quite an exhaustive experience shopping at this time of the year

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It can be quite an exhaustive experience shopping at this time of the year

This shopper could barely carry her items

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This shopper could barely carry her items

Blackpool Fylde England

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