This was Boothley Road in the early 1980s - the cars give it away. Layton flats are in the backgroundThis was Boothley Road in the early 1980s - the cars give it away. Layton flats are in the background
This was Boothley Road in the early 1980s - the cars give it away. Layton flats are in the background

16 urban scenes which show changing Blackpool neighbourhoods - and streets to reminisce over from your childhood

This clutch of photos take us back to when several Blackpool neighbourhoods were being pulled down and rebuilt – as well as streets and houses which will still be familiar today.
By Claire Lark
Published 6th Sep 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2022, 15:53 BST

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Probably early 1980s with this one of Enfield Road

1. Blackpool Neighbourhoods

Probably early 1980s with this one of Enfield Road Photo: National World

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These bungalows were built in 1985 in Highfield Road by local builders John Halstead. They were priced at under £40,000 and had brick garages and 'full gas-fired central heating'

2. Blackpool neighbourhoods

These bungalows were built in 1985 in Highfield Road by local builders John Halstead. They were priced at under £40,000 and had brick garages and 'full gas-fired central heating' Photo: National World

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This was Draycot Avenue in 1981

3. Blackpool Neighbourhoods

This was Draycot Avenue in 1981 Photo: National World

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Ibbison Street's last stand in the 1975 as properties were pulled down for a new development

4. Blackpool neighbourhoods

Ibbison Street's last stand in the 1975 as properties were pulled down for a new development Photo: National World

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The redevelopment of Ibbison Street to make way for Ibbison Court in 1980

5. Blackpool Neighhbourhoods

The redevelopment of Ibbison Street to make way for Ibbison Court in 1980 Photo: National World

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These homes nestled in the centre of Blackpool are behind its main link road into the resort. The photo was early 1990s

6. Blackpool Neighbourhoods

These homes nestled in the centre of Blackpool are behind its main link road into the resort. The photo was early 1990s Photo: National World

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