The memories - Dolcis shoes and British Home Stores here on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street in January 1982The memories - Dolcis shoes and British Home Stores here on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street in January 1982
The memories - Dolcis shoes and British Home Stores here on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street in January 1982

15 picture memories from the heart of Blackpool which will take you back to the 1980s

These scenes rewind 40 years ago to the 1980s.
By Claire Lark
Published 7th Jan 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2022, 19:26 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

They were busy, thriving times as these photos from the decade show. The trend of pedestrianisation in shopping areas was beginning to make its mark and the shops were bustling. It was a completely different experience. Most of the shops in large out of town retail parks were still on the high street - in one photo a small Currys can be seen. A few pictures show Church Street and some of the smaller shops just outside the centre - whilst others show scenes which you may remember right in the heart of Blackpool. More photo galleries: A walk through the streets Blackpool 1979 Join our Facebook page Lancashire Nostalgia

This photo was taken in July 1986, Cookson street in the centre with the Hop Inn to the right of the photo

1. Blackpool views

This photo was taken in July 1986, Cookson street in the centre with the Hop Inn to the right of the photo

Photo Sales
Familiar shops in the 1980s on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street. K Shoes on the corner with Supercards and Greenwoods to the right

2. Blackpool views

Familiar shops in the 1980s on the corner of Church Street and Corporation Street. K Shoes on the corner with Supercards and Greenwoods to the right

Photo Sales
A watch service shop and the Halifax Building Society are featured in this picture from 1987

3. Blackpool views

A watch service shop and the Halifax Building Society are featured in this picture from 1987

Photo Sales
Do you remember any of these shops? St Johns School is pictured too. It's Church Street in 1985

4. Blackpool views

Do you remember any of these shops? St Johns School is pictured too. It's Church Street in 1985

Photo Sales
This was a busy scene in July 1987, again on Church Street at the bend which turns into Coronation Street. More shoe shops - Trueform and Saxone

5. Blackpool views

This was a busy scene in July 1987, again on Church Street at the bend which turns into Coronation Street. More shoe shops - Trueform and Saxone

Photo Sales
This photo is undated but suggests it could be the 1980s or the late 70s. Marks and Spencer to the right and Littlewoods in the distance. Do you recognise the man with the shovel?

6. Blackpool views

This photo is undated but suggests it could be the 1980s or the late 70s. Marks and Spencer to the right and Littlewoods in the distance. Do you recognise the man with the shovel?

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:BlackpoolCurrysFacebook

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.