19 captured scenes bring 1980s Blackpool into sharp focus reminding us of striking changes and lost corners of our much-loved town
By Claire Lark
Published 22nd Nov 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2022, 16:05 BST
We step back in time with these fabulous photos, plucked from our archives, to channel nostalgic thoughts to how we remember our town.
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...
This shows the small section of Corporation Street which runs from Church Street to Victoria Street. The Grand Theatre, as a bingo hall, to the left with K Shoes to the right. What year was this? Photo: National World
Some of the Grade II listed shelters which had special historical interest on Blackpool Promenade were moved whilst sea defence work was completed in 1983 Photo: Submit
Gary Wild 's kiosk on the southern side of Victoria Street in 1980 before demolition of properties for the final part of the Houndshill Centre Photo: Staff