They are all town centre images with a couple of surprises thrown in which are slightly out of the central district, but you will recognise them. The photos take us on a journey to the shops of the day, the redevelopment of buildings and streets how we once knew them. Some have changed beyond recognition. We still have a great town centre and much has been done to improve it with more to come. But delving into the past takes us back to familiar times...
In case you missed them: It’s now Blackpool’s Primark but do you remember it when it was like this in the 1990s?
7. 1980s Rewind
This is the junction of Bank Hey Street and Victoria Street in the mid 1980s. Boots to the left and the American Pancake House to the right with the tower standing tall above them Photo: National World
8. 1980s Rewind
A huge advertising campaign in 1988 saw its biggest Easter bank holiday for years. Couple with excellent weather, there was a phenomenal response as this view of a packed Central Car Park shows Photo: National World
9. 1980s Rewind
This was Topping Street in June 1987 - sheepskin and leather centre, an estate agent and a travel agents Photo: National World
10. 1980s Rewind
It was a cold and drafty place but this was where we got off at Blackpool's Talbot Road bus station in the 1980s. Two heritage buses are pulling out of the depot Photo: submit
11. 1980s Rewind
Victoria Street under development in 1980. The Evening Gazette's main town centre office can be seen to the left Photo: National World
