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 changeplaceholder image
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 GMT

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 old ABC cinema in Church Street. It became the Syndicate Nightclub but that was demolished in 2015. It's now a site for King Street Dental Surgery and a car park

7. Changing Blackpool

The old ABC cinema in Church Street. It became the Syndicate Nightclub but that was demolished in 2015. It's now a site for King Street Dental Surgery and a car park Photo: Dan Martino

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The old Mecca Ballroom building started life in 1965 as the Locarno. It eventually ended up a bowling alley and a nightclub before being demolished in 2009. The site is now being developed for housing

8. Changing Blackpool

The old Mecca Ballroom building started life in 1965 as the Locarno. It eventually ended up a bowling alley and a nightclub before being demolished in 2009. The site is now being developed for housing Photo: National World

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A drastic change in this one - the site of the old Blackpool North Station at the Dickson Road entrance, in comparison to the massive redevelopment currently underway

9. Changing Blackpool

A drastic change in this one - the site of the old Blackpool North Station at the Dickson Road entrance, in comparison to the massive redevelopment currently underway Photo: National World

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The boating pool at North Shore, everyone knew it. The structure is still there of course but is now a go-karting centre

10. Changing Blackpool

The boating pool at North Shore, everyone knew it. The structure is still there of course but is now a go-karting centre Photo: National World

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Catterall and Swarbrick Brewery operated in Talbot Road until 1971. The site was redeveloped for housing and is now Coopers Way, Catterall Close and Swarbrick Close.

11. Changing Blackpool

Catterall and Swarbrick Brewery operated in Talbot Road until 1971. The site was redeveloped for housing and is now Coopers Way, Catterall Close and Swarbrick Close. Photo: National World

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