The high rise blocks were constructed in the 1960s and were home to hundreds of Blackpool people but the area was notorious for crime, disorder and vandalism. Eventually the flats were pulled down and replaced with more modern housing. These photos are acorss the years and include scenes of the area and some of the people who lived there.
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1. Queenstown Flats - the memories
This view of the area where the flats once stood is no longer possible. Not only are they not there anymore, Sainsbury's blocks the view Photo: National World
2. Queenspark Flats - the memories
An alternative view of Queens Park flats in 2011 Photo: Bill Johnson
3. Queenstown Flats - the memories
This was the construction of Queenstown Flats, fourth block, in Layton 1965 Photo: Archive
4. Queenstown Flats - the memories
Coming down - the demolition of Layton Flats in 2016 Photo: Iain Lynn
5. Queenstown Flats - the memories
The site at Layton where the Queenstown flats would be built Photo: Bill Johnson
6. Queenstown Flats - the memories
Phones out as the first explosions are fired Photo: Melanie Whiteside