Whether it be changing shopping habits or economic climate, these shops have disappeared from Blackpool’s high streets. Some had been there for years, such as Baubles Jewellers whilst others made a brief impact. Remember WH Smith and Adams children’s wear? And even further back was Selby’s and Laura Lynn. And we can’t forget Lewis’s and Woolworths - especially pick and mix. See if you remember them…
. Woolworths, 1980
Woolworths, 1980 | Heritage Images via Getty Images
. Baubles Jewellers
Photo: John Edmondson
. Adams
Photo: Bill Johnson
. British Home Stores
Photo: National World
. Index
Photo: Mike Foster
. Goldsmiths
Photo: Bill Johnson
. Woolworths
Photo: Rob Lock
. Peacocks
Photo: Rob Lock
1. Baubles Jewellers
Remember Baubles the Jewellers? It was a staple of the Church Street shopping scenes. This was in 1996 Photo: John Edmondson
2. Adams
Adams children's clothing Photo: Bill Johnson
3. British Home Stores
British Home Stores occupied a large site in Church Street for years until it closed in 2016 Photo: National World
4. Index
The Index Shop similar to Argos, Bank Hey Street Photo: Mike Foster
5. Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths jewellers was on the corner of Bank Hey Street and Victoria Street Photo: Bill Johnson
6. Woolworths
The final days of much-loved Woolworths in Bank Hey Street Photo: Rob Lock