17 retro pictures of Queen Street in Blackpool through the decades including its shops, bars, pubs and clubs

It hasn’t always been like that, of course. Laced with shops and stalls, Queen Street, which opens up to the promenade, was traditionally a shopping area, as these photos show. They roll back the years to the 1930s and showcasing its changable past. One place which remained for decaded was Caves Corner, pictured in its early days. It’s now a tattoo studio.

In case you missed them: 20 scenes which capture life in 1970s Blackpool from nightclubs and discos to back street B&Bs and the beach

21 photos of forgotten Blackpool shops on Bank Hey Street and Church Street including JJB Sports, WH Smith, Littlewoods and Woolworths

13 photos to take you back to Blackpool in 1984

Love Blackpool Nostalgia? Join our NEW Retro Facebook page which delves into the heart of The Gazette’s archives to bring you incredible memories of our wonderful resort