19 brands that disappeared from Blackpool high streets in recent times including Wilko, Maplin and Thomas Cook
The latest is Wilko which once had a store in Blackpool and there’s one in Cleveleys which will be closing its doors. But which other stores do you remember which have disappeared from our town? Here’s a reminder of those which have either gone bust, moved out or rebranded as online companies
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1. Lost brands
Wilko in Blackpool town centre closed as part of the tramway development but it has now gone into administration Photo: Google


3. Lost brands
MFI in Vicarage Lane. One stop shop for all things DIY Photo: Christian Blake

4. Lost brands
Can't forget Woolies, this was Blackpool's main store in Bank Hey Street. Photo: Bill Johnson


6. Lost brands
The Barratts shoe shop in Houndshill Shopping Centre closed in 2012 Photo: Lorne Campbell