Built in 1921, it was supposed to have been an open air baths but was instead turned into a leisure pool with motorboats, canoes, deckchairs and refreshments. It was a success until the 1970s but these photos show, sadly, how desperate it had become in the 1980s when it had been left abandoned. By 1983 it was a dumping ground for old cars, twisted metal, the remaining boats and even industrial machinery. A year later it was part of a multi-million pound redevelopment of the area and the pool was eventually cleared up for the summer season of the 1986. It didn’t last though and became obsolete until the area was filled in for a go-karting run.
In case you missed them: 14 nostalgic pictures you'll only understand if you're from Blackpool
7. North Shore Boating Pool
This was in 1986. Short mat bowling, table tennis, a mini car racing track, a children's play area and boating were among the attractions being suggested for the revamped North Shore boating pool Photo: library
8. North Shore Boating Pool
This was the boating pool in 1964. Waves crashing over with the boats in the foreground Photo: library
9. North Shore Boating Pool
In this photo from 1984, the pool was being raised and refurbished as part of a multi-million redevelopment scheme. But by 1985 it had fallen into disrepair Photo: library
10. North Shore Boating Pool
The area was littered with debris and was an unsafe environment Photo: library
11. North Shore Boating Pool
North Shore Boating Pool enjoying brisk business in this view from the 1950s Photo: Historical