So much has changed, yet for a generation the images of the streets, shops and seafront, all from the decade of the 80s, are still so familiar as they reminisce over times gone by.
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1. Blackpool Views
Dolcis shoes and British Home Stores here on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street in January 1982 Photo: National World
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August 1980. Blackpool motorists faced rush hour hold ups when the main entrance to the car park in Adelaide Street closed because of road works. The cars themselves are also blast from the past. Photo: National World
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The famous Abingdon Barbecue, as well as Extacy clothing store and Barnardos, late 1980s Photo: National World
4. Blackpool Views
This is looking down Victoria Street as M&S was being built to the right. Signs for Wimpy too Photo: National World
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This was the corner of Sefton Street and Coronation Street as Blackpool's skyline changed. The shop was Jon Anthony Footwear Photo: National World
