The Big Wheel was a prominent landmark which opened in 1896 on the corner of Coronation Street and Adelaide Street. The scene has been replicated almost perfectly and there's one important part of the landscape which will, of course, never changeThe Big Wheel was a prominent landmark which opened in 1896 on the corner of Coronation Street and Adelaide Street. The scene has been replicated almost perfectly and there's one important part of the landscape which will, of course, never change
The Big Wheel was a prominent landmark which opened in 1896 on the corner of Coronation Street and Adelaide Street. The scene has been replicated almost perfectly and there's one important part of the landscape which will, of course, never change

13 contrasting scenes which show striking changes to Blackpool's landscape including Devonshire Road School, Lewis's, South Shore Open Air Baths, Derby Baths, North Shore Station and the Big Wheel

By Claire Lark
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 15:45 BST

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It’s incredible how landscapes change, almost unnoticed sometimes as it can be a gradual process.

But when comparing like for like, it shows how towns evolve and how iconic landmarks which were once such important elements of an urban landscape can be erased forever.

These photos remind us of Blackpool’s most iconic buildings and scenes from the past in contrast to how they look today.

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The Big Wheel was a prominent landmark which opened in 1896 on the corner of Coronation Street and Adelaide Street. The scene has been replicated almost perfectly and there's one important part of the landscape which will, of course, never change

. Changing Blackpool

The Big Wheel was a prominent landmark which opened in 1896 on the corner of Coronation Street and Adelaide Street. The scene has been replicated almost perfectly and there's one important part of the landscape which will, of course, never change Photo: National World

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Derby Baths in its heyday. Demolished in the 1980s, the site remains empty to this day alongside the Grand Hotel

. Changing Blackpool

Derby Baths in its heyday. Demolished in the 1980s, the site remains empty to this day alongside the Grand Hotel Photo: National World

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Derby Baths in its heyday. Demolished in the 1980s, the site remains empty to this day alongside the Grand Hotel

1. Changing Blackpool

Derby Baths in its heyday. Demolished in the 1980s, the site remains empty to this day alongside the Grand Hotel Photo: National World

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Aldi is now sited where the old Oxford Hotel in Waterloo Road once stood. It closed in 2009 and demolished in 2015

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Aldi is now sited where the old Oxford Hotel in Waterloo Road once stood. It closed in 2009 and demolished in 2015 Photo: National World

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The Grosvenor Pub on the corner of Cookson Street contrasting with a new development currently underway

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The Grosvenor Pub on the corner of Cookson Street contrasting with a new development currently underway Photo: National World

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This shows Devonshire Road Hospital in the days when it was central to medical services across the Fylde Coast. It was later named Devonshire Road Infectious Diseases Hospital and was eventually demolished in 2007. At the moment it is being used to temporarily site Blackpool Ambulance Station

4. Changing Blackpool

This shows Devonshire Road Hospital in the days when it was central to medical services across the Fylde Coast. It was later named Devonshire Road Infectious Diseases Hospital and was eventually demolished in 2007. At the moment it is being used to temporarily site Blackpool Ambulance Station Photo: Dan Martino

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Lewis's. Safe to say this is probably one of the most talked about lost landmarks in Blackpool. It was replaced by a new building which housed Woolworths until it closed down. It is now occupied by individual shops

5. Changing Blackpool

Lewis's. Safe to say this is probably one of the most talked about lost landmarks in Blackpool. It was replaced by a new building which housed Woolworths until it closed down. It is now occupied by individual shops Photo: National World

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Devonshire Road School as it was in 1950. A new, modern school was built after fire destroyed the original building in 2014

6. Changing Blackpool

Devonshire Road School as it was in 1950. A new, modern school was built after fire destroyed the original building in 2014 Photo: Dan Martino

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