10 images which show Blackpool landmarks and buildings lost forever - through then and now contrast
By Claire Lark
Published 12th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST
In an ever changing landscape, it’s fascinating to rewind to remember the landmarks and buildings which were once an important part of our town.
These images show some of the buildings which have been erased forever in recent times and what has replaced them. In some cases they are still open swathes of land but elsewhere the scenes have changed beyond recognition.
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Palm Beach Hotel at South Shore suffered fire damage and was eventually pulled down. It was a landmark because of its curved design. It was replaced by the Hampton Hotel Photo: National World
The former National Savings building, home of Premium Bonds, was on Mythop Road before it was demolished. It is now new housing. The second, more recent photo, is the scene from Preston New Road looking over to where the familiar landmark once stood Photo: National World
From the almost sci-fi look of the Palace Nightclub to the sleek and ultra modern new building which is housing the Wild West Diner, the old Palatine building site is unrecognisable Photo: National World