Rawcliffe’s was home of the school blazer, most people from Blackpool would have stepped foot inside the store at least once – or for football and sports wear. Marks and Spencer was another must for mums shopping school uniform. But HMV and Virgin Megastore were the choice shops of teenagers back in the day. And, of course, Woolworths, home of pick n mix, stationery and Top 40 singles. What were your favourite shops on Saturday afternoons? Let us know
In case you missed them: 10 unearthed images of Blackpool's forgotten 1990s Tower Shopping Centre - in the days before Primark and HMV

. Retro shops
This is how you will probably remember Top Man and Top Shop, 1987 Photo: National World

. Retro shops
World Cup mania broke out in 1990 as the shop stockpiled football shirts and memorabilia ahead of the tournament. This scene was in June of that year. Photo: National World

. Retro shops
Virgin Megastore and JJB Sports in Church Street in 2000 Photo: Bill Johnson



1. Retro shops
World Cup mania broke out in 1990 as the shop stockpiled football shirts and memorabilia ahead of the tournament. This scene was in June of that year. Photo: National World

2. Retro shops
Virgin Megastore and JJB Sports in Church Street in 2000 Photo: Bill Johnson



5. Retro shops
Rawcliffe's School Clothing Birley Street, 2005. Staff L-R: Kathryn Evans, Manager Geoffrey Bradshaw and Margaret Taylor Photo: National World
