Central Blackpool away from the main town centre is undergoing a complete transformation and its already looking quite different to how is did back in 2009. Pubs have disappeared and nudging on the edge of the town centre we can see some of the shops which have been stripped from the high street in recent times.
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1. Blackpool in Contrast
Three stages of Debenhams - going up in 2009, as a department store in 2016 and sadly, as it is now. An empty shop Photo: National World
2. Blackpool in Contrast
The George Hotel stood proudly in 2009. It was eventually pulled down and the site remains vacant Photo: National World
3. Blackpool in Contrast
Thisiconic Central Drive building is due to be redeveloped as part of the massive central development currently underway Photo: National World
4. Blackpool in Contrast
The most notable change in these two contrasting scenes is what's in the background. The Palace buildings are gone and replaced by smart new elevations which will form the new Sands Venue Resort Hotel and Spa. Hard to see but the footbridge has disappeared too Photo: National World
5. Blackpool in contrast
Fish and Chips on the corner of Albert Road and Central Drive Photo: National World
6. Blackpool in Contrast
This view looks over the old central car park which is being redeveloped. The Joke Shop is still there though Photo: National World