26 nostalgic scenes which capture the bustle of Christmas in Blackpool town centre in decades gone by

A picture of children meeting Father Christmas at Lewis’s in Blackpool, scenes inside BHS and WH Smith in the 70s and bustling streets at the heart of Blackpool town centre in the 80s and 90s evoke a warmth of festive nostalgia.

The photos from our archives show street scenes, shops, people and magical moments in the run up Christmas through the years. They’ll have you reminiscing and remind you how it all was in years gone by.

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13. Retro Christmas

Christmas shoppers in the Hounds Hill Shopping Centre, Blackpool, Zoe and Nicola Tipper, 2009 Photo: Martin Bostock

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14. Retro Christmas

Getting into the festive spirit in the Houndshill, 2009 Photo: Martin Bostock

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15. Retro Christmas

This was Christmas shopping at British Home Stores in 1975. Jigsaws were 50p and 75p, Tiny Tears £3.75, Bath towels £1.99. If only they were today's prices... Photo: staff

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16. Retro Christmas

Debenhams store manager Graham Dickinson ready for the store's Christmas rush in 2009 Photo: Martin Bostock

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17. Retro Christmas

A visit to Father Christmas at Lewis's department store in 1964 for Heather Brown (six) and her younger sister Lyndsey (four). Photo: submit

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18. Retro Christmas

This was in 2003 at the Victoria Street entrance to the Houndshill Photo: Mark Pearson

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