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
It’s incredible how landscapes change, almost unnoticed sometimes as it can be a gradual process.
By Claire Lark
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 15:45 BST
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.
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
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
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
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