Church street junction of Coronation Street. The shop right of centre is Barkers and is advertising 'holiday wear' at the top of its windows. It was replaced in 1938 by Littlewoods. The white building is the Adelphi Hotel and to the right of the hotel is Taylors chemistplaceholder image
Church street junction of Coronation Street. The shop right of centre is Barkers and is advertising 'holiday wear' at the top of its windows. It was replaced in 1938 by Littlewoods. The white building is the Adelphi Hotel and to the right of the hotel is Taylors chemist

17 great photo memories of Blackpool streets in years gone by

By Claire Lark
Published 30th Aug 2023, 08:00 GMT
Updated 30th Aug 2023, 08:05 GMT

These pictures span the years from the 30s to the 70s and show how of great resort once looked.

From the market where the old BHS building now stands to a great shot of Queen Street with the Cenotaph in the background, these pictures remind us how Blackpool has changed.

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Savoy Cafe, October 1937. This was onCentral Promenade and shows the demolition of the buildings (including the Savoy Cafe ) between Church Street and West Street. Robert's Oyster Bar on the far left

7. Streets of the past

Savoy Cafe, October 1937. This was onCentral Promenade and shows the demolition of the buildings (including the Savoy Cafe ) between Church Street and West Street. Robert's Oyster Bar on the far left Photo: Submit

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C&S Brewery at the corner of Talbot Road and Abattoir Road in 1965

8. Streets of the past

C&S Brewery at the corner of Talbot Road and Abattoir Road in 1965 Photo: Steve Szydlowski

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Shop and a boarding house at the corner of Chesterfield Road and Sherbourne Road

9. Streets of the past

Shop and a boarding house at the corner of Chesterfield Road and Sherbourne Road Photo: Submit

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Central Drive in 1934

10. Streets of the past

Central Drive in 1934 Photo: Submit

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This open space in the centre of blackpool disappeared when they built the British Home Stores and the multi-storey car park

11. Streets of the past

This open space in the centre of blackpool disappeared when they built the British Home Stores and the multi-storey car park Photo: Submit

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Topping Street 1904

12. Streets of the past

Topping Street 1904 Photo: Submit

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